To adopt resolution instructing comm. On mileage to investigate and report whether a dec. 1848 n.y. Tribune article regarding mileage of members of Congress is

On Dec 27, 1848, the House voted 100–43. Result: passed. By party: Others 35–37, Democrats 65–5, Independents 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 100
No: 43
Did not vote: 93
Date: Dec 27, 1848

By party

Others35 yes · 37 no · 50 didn’t vote
Democrats65 yes · 5 no · 43 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Larne Robinson D-IN voted no
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted no
Asa William Henry Clapp D-ME voted no
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted no
James John Faran D-OH voted no

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 resolution instructing comm. On…: House Vote, Dec 27, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-346/to-adopt-resolution-instructing-comm-on-mileage-to-investigate (accessed 2026-10-17).