To adopt the resolution instructing the comm. Of ways and means to inquire into the expediency of reporting a tariff bill based on the tariff of 1842.

On Dec 11, 1848, the House voted 96–93. Result: passed. By party: Others 93–7, Democrats 2–86, Independents 1–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 96
No: 93
Did not vote: 47
Date: Dec 11, 1848

By party

Others93 yes · 7 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 86 no · 25 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI 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 adopt the resolution instructing the…: House Vote, Dec 11, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-324/to-adopt-the-resolution-instructing-the-comm-of-ways (accessed 2026-10-17).