To table the memorial requesting relief of the merchants of n.y.c. From effects of the monopoly granted to two railroad companies.

On Jun 10, 1848, the House voted 60–66. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–16, Others 2–49, Independents 0–1. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 60
No: 66
Did not vote: 110
Date: Jun 10, 1848

By party

Others2 yes · 49 no · 71 didn’t vote
Democrats58 yes · 16 no · 39 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted no
William Thompson D-IA voted no
Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted no
John Henry Harmanson D-LA voted no
David Hammons D-ME voted no
Ephraim Knight Smart D-ME voted no
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
Frederick William Lord D-NY voted no
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted no
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted no
William Sawyer D-OH voted no
Job Mann D-PA voted no
James Thompson D-PA voted no
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted no
Timothy Pilsbury D-TX voted no
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT voted no

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 memorial requesting relief of…: House Vote, Jun 10, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-163/to-table-the-memorial-requesting-relief-of-the-merchants (accessed 2026-10-17).