To adopt the resolution that comm. On printing sit during recess of Congress in order to procure printing for Congress.

On Aug 14, 1848, the House voted 46–49. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–46, Others 38–3. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 46
No: 49
Did not vote: 141
Date: Aug 14, 1848

By party

Others38 yes · 3 no · 81 didn’t vote
Democrats8 yes · 46 no · 59 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Alexander Richardson D-IL voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted yes
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted yes
Franklin Clark D-ME voted yes
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted yes
James John Faran D-OH voted yes
Timothy Pilsbury D-TX voted yes
Henry Bedinger 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 adopt the resolution that comm. On…: House Vote, Aug 14, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-322/to-adopt-the-resolution-that-comm-on-printing-sit (accessed 2026-10-16).