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House roll call 12 · 30th Congress · Dec 20, 1847

To table the resolution empowering Congress to 1) improve such rivers as need improvement and 2) appropriate for needed harbor improvements, if the safety or ef

On Dec 20, 1847, the House voted 65–126. Result: failed. By party: Others 3–97, Democrats 62–28, Independents 0–1. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
65
No
126
Did not vote
45
Date
Dec 20, 1847

By party

  • Others3 yes · 97 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats62 yes · 28 no · 23 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 empowering Congress…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-12/to-table-the-resolution-empowering-congress-to-1-improve (accessed 2026-10-17).