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House roll call 224 · 30th Congress · Jul 18, 1848

To concur, as in comm. Of the whole, in the amendment to H.R. 298, which amendment reduces mileage and pay of persons conveying electoral votes for President.

On Jul 18, 1848, the House voted 89–88 (HR 298). Result: passed. By party: Others 61–28, Democrats 27–60, Independents 1–0. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
88
Did not vote
59
Date
Jul 18, 1848

By party

  • Others61 yes · 28 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 60 no · 26 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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