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House roll call 44 · 30th Congress · Jan 27, 1848

To table the resolution authorizing the clerk of the house to employ aomeone to compile a list and summary of private claims presented to Congress from the 14 t

On Jan 27, 1848, the House voted 86–96. Result: failed. By party: Others 4–92, Democrats 82–3, Independents 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
86
No
96
Did not vote
54
Date
Jan 27, 1848

By party

  • Others4 yes · 92 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 3 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 the resolution authorizing the…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-44/to-table-the-resolution-authorizing-the-clerk-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).