To reconsider rejection of Senate amendment to H.R. 691, which amendment appropriates $1,231,000 for cherokee claims to carry out the 4th, 5th, and 9th articles

On Mar 1, 1849, the House voted 91–87 (HR 691). Result: passed. By party: Others 88–5, Democrats 2–82, Independents 1–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 91
No: 87
Did not vote: 58
Date: Mar 1, 1849

By party

Others88 yes · 5 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 82 no · 29 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Frederick William Lord D-NY voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider rejection of Senate amendment…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-453/to-reconsider-rejection-of-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).