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House roll call 118 · 30th Congress · Apr 17, 1848

To suspend rules in order to consider bills and resolutions from the Senate upon the speaker's table.

On Apr 17, 1848, the House voted 95–85. Result: passed. By party: Others 8–83, Democrats 87–1, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
85
Did not vote
56
Date
Apr 17, 1848

By party

  • Others8 yes · 83 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats87 yes · 1 no · 25 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 suspend rules in order to consider bills…: House Vote, Apr 17, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-118/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-consider-bills-and (accessed 2026-10-17).