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House roll call 281 · 30th Congress · Aug 10, 1848

To suspend the rules for the purpose of considering a resolution providing that the resolution requiring each house member to subscribe for 12 copies of congres

On Aug 10, 1848, the House voted 69–55. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–41, Others 47–14. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
69
No
55
Did not vote
112
Date
Aug 10, 1848

By party

  • Others47 yes · 14 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 41 no · 50 didn’t vote

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 suspend the rules for the purpose of…: House Vote, Aug 10, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-281/to-suspend-the-rules-for-the-purpose-of-considering (accessed 2026-10-17).