To suspend rules in order to consider a resolution that the SEC'y of war be directed to transmit to house copies of all written communications and plans of camp

On Jan 31, 1848, the House voted 95–82. Result: passed. By party: Others 94–2, Democrats 1–80. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 95
No: 82
Did not vote: 59
Date: Jan 31, 1848

By party

Others94 yes · 2 no · 26 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 80 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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