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House roll call 300 · 30th Congress · Aug 11, 1848

To concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 201, which amendment extends the missouri compromise line, as defined in the act of mar. 6, 1820, to the pacific ocean

On Aug 11, 1848, the House voted 82–121 (HR 201). Result: failed. By party: Others 32–75, Democrats 50–45, Independents 0–1. 45 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
82
No
121
Did not vote
33
Date
Aug 11, 1848

By party

  • Others32 yes · 75 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 45 no · 18 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in the Senate amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Aug 11, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-300/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).