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House roll call 37 · 30th Congress · Jan 17, 1848

To table the resolution declaring it inexpedient to order troops to retreat from positions won in mexico in order to fall back upon a defensive line.

On Jan 17, 1848, the House voted 96–89. Result: passed. By party: Others 95–1, Democrats 0–88, Independents 1–0.

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

Yes
96
No
89
Did not vote
51
Date
Jan 17, 1848

By party

  • Others95 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 88 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 table the resolution declaring it…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-37/to-table-the-resolution-declaring-it-inexpedient-to-order (accessed 2026-10-15).

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