To suspend rules in order to consider a resolution authorizing payment of up to $400 to j.c. King to transporting bust of john quincy adams to washington, d.c.

On Mar 3, 1849, the House voted 125–14. Result: passed. By party: Others 82–0, Democrats 42–14, Independents 1–0. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 125
No: 14
Did not vote: 97
Date: Mar 3, 1849

By party

Others82 yes · 0 no · 40 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 14 no · 57 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted no
George Smith Houston D-AL voted no
Hugh Anderson Haralson D-GA voted no
Howell Cobb D-GA voted no
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted no
Beverly Leonidas Clarke D-KY voted no
James Stephen Green D-MO voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
John Krepps Miller D-OH voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
George Washington Jones D-TN voted no
James Houston Thomas D-TN 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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