To table reconsideration of votes adopting the resolution that provides for printing of 10,000 copies of the abstract of contracts made by dept. Of war last yea

On Mar 16, 1848, the House voted 93–78. Result: passed. By party: Others 89–2, Democrats 3–76, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 93
No: 78
Did not vote: 65
Date: Mar 16, 1848

By party

Others89 yes · 2 no · 31 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 76 no · 34 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James John Faran D-OH voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted yes
Hugh Lawson White Hill D-TN 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table reconsideration of votes adopting…: House Vote, Mar 16, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-91/to-table-reconsideration-of-votes-adopting-the-resolution-that (accessed 2026-10-17).