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House roll call 78 · 30th Congress · Mar 1, 1848

To table reconsideration of the vote ordering third reading of S. 39, a bill to provide additional examiners in the patent office, and for other purposes.

On Mar 1, 1848, the House voted 74–116 (S 39). Result: failed. By party: Others 49–52, Democrats 25–64. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
74
No
116
Did not vote
46
Date
Mar 1, 1848

By party

  • Others49 yes · 52 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 64 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 table reconsideration of the vote…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-78/to-table-reconsideration-of-the-vote-ordering-third-reading (accessed 2026-10-17).

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