To pass H.R. 635, a bill for reclamation of swamp lands in louisiana.

On Feb 24, 1849, the House voted 100–61 (HR 635). Result: passed. By party: Others 36–50, Democrats 64–11. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 100
No: 61
Did not vote: 75
Date: Feb 24, 1849

By party

Others36 yes · 50 no · 36 didn’t vote
Democrats64 yes · 11 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Henry Lumpkin D-GA voted no
David Hammons D-ME voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted no
George Anson Starkweather D-NY voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Thomas Stanley Bocock D-VA 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 pass H.R. 635, a bill for reclamation of…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-439/to-pass-h-r-635-a-bill-for-reclamation (accessed 2026-10-17).