To table reconsideration of the referral to the judiciary committee of H.R. 412, a bill establishing a board for the adjudication of private claims.

On Jan 9, 1849, the House voted 79–96 (HR 412). Result: failed. By party: Others 14–77, Democrats 65–18, Independents 0–1. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 79
No: 96
Did not vote: 61
Date: Jan 9, 1849

By party

Others14 yes · 77 no · 31 didn’t vote
Democrats65 yes · 18 no · 30 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb D-AL voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted no
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Asa William Henry Clapp D-ME voted no
Franklin Clark D-ME voted no
Hezekiah Williams D-ME voted no
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted no
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted no
Richard Lee Turberville Beale D-VA voted no
Henry Bedinger D-VA voted no
James Mcdowell D-VA voted no
Mason Cook Darling D-WI 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 table reconsideration of the referral to…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-364/to-table-reconsideration-of-the-referral-to-the-judiciary (accessed 2026-10-17).