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House roll call 143 · 30th Congress · May 17, 1848

To agree to the report of the comm. Of conference on S. 39, a bill providing additional examiners in the patent office

On May 17, 1848, the House voted 91–69 (S 39). Result: passed. By party: Others 63–21, Democrats 28–48. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
91
No
69
Did not vote
76
Date
May 17, 1848

By party

  • Others63 yes · 21 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 48 no · 37 didn’t vote

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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