To resolve into the comm. Of the whole in order to consider the resolutions of the comm. On commerce on the improvement of rivers and harbors.

On Jul 5, 1848, the House voted 78–101. Result: failed. By party: Others 1–97, Democrats 77–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 78
No: 101
Did not vote: 57
Date: Jul 5, 1848

By party

Others1 yes · 97 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats77 yes · 4 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
William Collins D-NY voted no
Rodolphus Dickinson D-OH 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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