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House roll call 89 · 30th Congress · Mar 13, 1848

To table the resolution asking the speaker to have the desks removed from the hall of this house, to leave seats as they are until other arrangements can be mad

On Mar 13, 1848, the House voted 96–68. Result: passed. By party: Others 57–29, Democrats 39–38, Independents 0–1. 38 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
96
No
68
Did not vote
72
Date
Mar 13, 1848

By party

  • Others57 yes · 29 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 38 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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 the resolution asking the speaker…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-89/to-table-the-resolution-asking-the-speaker-to-have (accessed 2026-10-16).

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