To table H.R. 635, a bill for reclamation of swamp lands.

On Feb 24, 1849, the House voted 45–100 (HR 635). Result: failed. By party: Others 39–34, Democrats 6–66. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 45
No: 100
Did not vote: 91
Date: Feb 24, 1849

By party

Others39 yes · 34 no · 49 didn’t vote
Democrats6 yes · 66 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hugh Anderson Haralson D-GA voted yes
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted yes
John Mcqueen D-SC voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC voted yes
Thomas Stanley Bocock D-VA voted yes
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT 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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