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House roll call 252 · 30th Congress · Jul 31, 1848

To suspend rules, in order to consider a resolution delcaring it expedient that Congress extend protection of civil governments over oregon, calif., and new mex

On Jul 31, 1848, the House voted 104–69. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 86–1, Others 18–67, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
69
Did not vote
63
Date
Jul 31, 1848

By party

  • Others18 yes · 67 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats86 yes · 1 no · 26 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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