To suspend the rules in order to introduce a resolution making house bills 168, 169, 170 and 176, bills making appropriations for the improvement of certain riv

On Mar 6, 1848, the House voted 82–64. Result: passed. By party: Others 74–6, Democrats 7–58, Independents 1–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 82
No: 64
Did not vote: 90
Date: Mar 6, 1848

By party

Others74 yes · 6 no · 42 didn’t vote
Democrats7 yes · 58 no · 48 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted yes
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted yes
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted yes
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted yes
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted yes
James John Faran D-OH voted yes
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT 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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