To reconsider engrossment of H.R. 654.

On Dec 12, 1848, the House voted 97–81 (HR 654). Result: passed. By party: Others 86–12, Democrats 11–68, Independents 0–1. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 97
No: 81
Did not vote: 58
Date: Dec 12, 1848

By party

Others86 yes · 12 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats11 yes · 68 no · 34 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

David Hammons D-ME voted yes
Asa William Henry Clapp D-ME voted yes
Frederick William Lord D-NY voted yes
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted yes
Samuel Lahm D-OH voted yes
Charles Brown D-PA voted yes
William Strong D-PA voted yes
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
Mason Cook Darling D-WI voted yes
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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider engrossment of H.R. 654.: House Vote, Dec 12, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-327/to-reconsider-engrossment-of-h-r-654 (accessed 2026-10-17).