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House roll call 339 · 30th Congress · Dec 21, 1848

To adopt resolution pertaining to the slave trade in the district of columbia.

On Dec 21, 1848, the House voted 98–87. Result: passed. By party: Others 66–31, Democrats 31–56, Independents 1–0. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
87
Did not vote
51
Date
Dec 21, 1848

By party

  • Others66 yes · 31 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 56 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 resolution pertaining to the slave…: House Vote, Dec 21, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-339/to-adopt-resolution-pertaining-to-the-slave-trade-in (accessed 2026-10-17).

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