To amend H.R. 692, (app. Mar. 3, 1849), a bill appropriating for civil and diplomatic expenses of the government for the 1850 fiscal year, by allowing house mem

On Jan 23, 1849, the House voted 36–149 (HR 692). Result: failed. By party: Others 21–76, Democrats 14–73, Independents 1–0. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 36
No: 149
Did not vote: 51
Date: Jan 23, 1849

By party

Others21 yes · 76 no · 25 didn’t vote
Democrats14 yes · 73 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted yes
Emile La Sére D-LA voted yes
Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted yes
Franklin Clark D-ME voted yes
Winfield Scott Featherston D-MS voted yes
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted yes
James Hutchins Johnson D-NH voted yes
Henry Cruse Murphy D-NY voted yes
Henry Nicoll D-NY voted yes
William Brown Maclay D-NY voted yes
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted yes
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC voted yes
Henry Bedinger D-VA 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 amend H.R. 692, (app. Mar. 3, 1849), a…: House Vote, Jan 23, 1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-385/to-amend-h-r-692-app-mar-3-1849 (accessed 2026-10-17).