To pass resolution to make the bills to organize territorial governments in california and new mexico, the special order of the day immediately after disposing

On Feb 17, 1849, the House voted 139–39. Result: passed. By party: Others 76–24, Democrats 63–15. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 139
No: 39
Did not vote: 58
Date: Feb 17, 1849

By party

Others76 yes · 24 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats63 yes · 15 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Sampson Willis Harris D-AL voted no
Franklin Welsh Bowdon D-AL voted no
William Watson Wick D-IN voted no
Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted no
William Sawyer D-OH voted no
William Kennon Jr. D-OH voted no
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted no
Richard Franklin Simpson D-SC voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
David Spangler Kaufman D-TX voted no
Timothy Pilsbury D-TX voted no
Henry Bedinger D-VA 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 pass resolution to make the bills to…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-417/to-pass-resolution-to-make-the-bills-to-organize (accessed 2026-10-17).