To decide a question of privilege.

On Dec 27, 1848, the House voted 85–76. Result: passed. By party: Others 22–61, Democrats 62–15, Independents 1–0. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 76
Did not vote: 75
Date: Dec 27, 1848

By party

Others22 yes · 61 no · 39 didn’t vote
Democrats62 yes · 15 no · 36 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Alexander Richardson D-IL voted no
John Larne Robinson D-IN voted no
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted no
Linn Boyd D-KY voted no
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Ephraim Knight Smart D-ME voted no
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
James Hutchins Johnson D-NH voted no
James John Faran D-OH voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted no
Hugh Lawson White Hill D-TN voted no
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT voted no

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 decide a question of privilege.: House Vote, Dec 27, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-344/to-decide-a-question-of-privilege (accessed 2026-10-16).