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House roll call 156 · 30th Congress · May 30, 1848

To reconsider vote rejecting the amendment to H.R. 394, which amendment appropriates $45,000 for transportation of mail by steamers between charleston and havan

On May 30, 1848, the House voted 94–76 (HR 394). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–58, Others 66–17, Independents 0–1. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
76
Did not vote
66
Date
May 30, 1848

By party

  • Others66 yes · 17 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 58 no · 27 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 reconsider vote rejecting the amendment…: House Vote, May 30, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-156/to-reconsider-vote-rejecting-the-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).