To suspend rules in order to introduce a resolution that the house clerk pay the proprieters of the national intelligencer and the proprieters of the union $7.5

On Aug 12, 1848, the House voted 62–70. Result: failed. By party: Others 56–12, Democrats 6–58. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 30th Congress (1847–1848), James K. Polk was president.

Yes: 62
No: 70
Did not vote: 104
Date: Aug 12, 1848

By party

Others56 yes · 12 no · 54 didn’t vote
Democrats6 yes · 58 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Watkins Ligon D-MD voted yes
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
Rodolphus Dickinson D-OH voted yes
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted yes
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules in order to introduce a…: House Vote, Aug 12, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-316/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-introduce-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-16).