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House roll call 267 · 30th Congress · Aug 7, 1848

To adopt the resolution to furnish congressional members who have not already received them, such books as were distributed at the last Congress.

On Aug 7, 1848, the House voted 117–59. Result: passed. By party: Others 81–13, Democrats 35–46, Independents 1–0. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
117
No
59
Did not vote
60
Date
Aug 7, 1848

By party

  • Others81 yes · 13 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 46 no · 32 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the resolution to furnish…: House Vote, Aug 7, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-267/to-adopt-the-resolution-to-furnish-congressional-members-who (accessed 2026-10-17).