To go into comm. Of the whole.

On Aug 7, 1848, the House voted 85–59. Result: passed. By party: Others 77–4, Democrats 8–55. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 59
Did not vote: 92
Date: Aug 7, 1848

By party

Others77 yes · 4 no · 41 didn’t vote
Democrats8 yes · 55 no · 50 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted yes
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted yes
William Collins D-NY voted yes
David Wilmot D-PA voted yes
Mason Cook Darling D-WI voted yes

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 go into comm. Of the whole.: House Vote, Aug 7, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-270/to-go-into-comm-of-the-whole (accessed 2026-10-17).