To table a resolution that the present traffic in the public lands should cease and that they should be disposed of to occupants on proper conditions at such a

On Dec 21, 1848, the House voted 103–61. Result: passed. By party: Others 76–14, Democrats 27–47. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 103
No: 61
Did not vote: 72
Date: Dec 21, 1848

By party

Others76 yes · 14 no · 32 didn’t vote
Democrats27 yes · 47 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Sampson Willis Harris D-AL voted yes
Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted yes
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted yes
John Henry Lumpkin D-GA voted yes
Howell Cobb D-GA voted yes
Samuel Oldham Peyton D-KY voted yes
Richard French D-KY voted yes
Thomas Watkins Ligon D-MD voted yes
David Hammons D-ME voted yes
Abraham Watkins Venable D-NC voted yes
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted yes
James Hutchins Johnson D-NH voted yes
Frederick William Lord D-NY voted yes
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted yes
Samuel Augustus Bridges D-PA voted yes
William Strong D-PA voted yes
Job Mann D-PA voted yes
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted yes
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted yes
James Houston Thomas D-TN voted yes
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted yes
Thomas Stanley Bocock D-VA voted yes
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted yes
Richard Lee Turberville Beale D-VA voted yes
James Mcdowell D-VA voted yes
Robert Augustine Thompson D-VA voted yes
William Gay Brown 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 table a resolution that the present…: House Vote, Dec 21, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-340/to-table-a-resolution-that-the-present-traffic-in (accessed 2026-10-15).