To postpone until next monday the resolution to stop debate in two hours in committee of the whole on the President's message.

On Jan 17, 1848, the House voted 98–97. Result: passed. By party: Others 96–3, Democrats 1–94, Independents 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 97
Did not vote: 41
Date: Jan 17, 1848

By party

Others96 yes · 3 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 94 no · 18 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To postpone until next monday the resolution…: House Vote, Jan 17…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-36/to-postpone-until-next-monday-the-resolution-to-stop (accessed 2026-10-15).