To suspend rules in order to introduce a resolution that 10,000 extra copies of the majority and minority reports upon the subject of military contributions enf

On Mar 3, 1849, the House voted 59–69. Result: failed. By party: Others 20–58, Democrats 39–10, Independents 0–1. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 59
No: 69
Did not vote: 108
Date: Mar 3, 1849

By party

Others20 yes · 58 no · 44 didn’t vote
Democrats39 yes · 10 no · 64 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Hugh Anderson Haralson D-GA voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted no
William Rockhill D-IN voted no
David Hammons D-ME voted no
Franklin Clark D-ME voted no
Ephraim Knight Smart D-ME voted no
William Collins D-NY voted no
Samuel Augustus Bridges D-PA voted no
Daniel Wallace D-SC 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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