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House roll call 154 · 30th Congress · May 30, 1848

To amend H.R. 394, a bill making appropriations for the post office dept. For 1849, by providing that specially constructed steamers be contracted by hhe navy d

On May 30, 1848, the House voted 75–77 (HR 394). Result: failed. By party: Others 39–40, Democrats 36–36, Independents 0–1. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
75
No
77
Did not vote
84
Date
May 30, 1848

By party

  • Others39 yes · 40 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 36 no · 41 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 amend H.R. 394, a bill making…: House Vote, May 30, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-154/to-amend-h-r-394-a-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).