To amend S. 366, in addition to an act to incorporate the washington, alexandria, and georgetown steam pocket company, by making stock holders liable in their i

On Jan 4, 1849, the House voted 91–89 (S 366). Result: passed. By party: Others 8–83, Democrats 83–5, Independents 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 91
No: 89
Did not vote: 56
Date: Jan 4, 1849

By party

Others8 yes · 83 no · 31 didn’t vote
Democrats83 yes · 5 no · 25 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Winfield Scott Featherston D-MS voted no
Henry Cruse Murphy D-NY voted no
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC 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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