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House roll call 20 · 30th Congress · Jan 3, 1848

To sustain the chair's decision ruling in order a motion to table the resolution directing the committee of military affairs to study the expediency of requesti

On Jan 3, 1848, the House voted 91–85. Result: passed. By party: Others 87–4, Democrats 3–81, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
91
No
85
Did not vote
60
Date
Jan 3, 1848

By party

  • Others87 yes · 4 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 81 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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