To table H.R. 654, a bill to prevent either house of Congress from disposing of the contingent find except by joint resolution of the two houses.

On Dec 11, 1848, the House voted 69–107 (HR 654). Result: failed. By party: Others 68–28, Democrats 1–78, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 69
No: 107
Did not vote: 60
Date: Dec 11, 1848

By party

Others68 yes · 28 no · 26 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 78 no · 34 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Pitt Lynde D-WI 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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