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House roll call 45 · 30th Congress · Jan 27, 1848

To adopt the resolution authorizing the house clerk to employ james young to compile a list and summary of such private claim presented to Congress from 14 to 2

On Jan 27, 1848, the House voted 97–89. Result: passed. By party: Others 93–7, Democrats 4–82. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
89
Did not vote
50
Date
Jan 27, 1848

By party

  • Others93 yes · 7 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 82 no · 27 didn’t vote

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 adopt the resolution authorizing the…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-45/to-adopt-the-resolution-authorizing-the-house-clerk-to (accessed 2026-10-17).