To sustain the decision of the chair overruling a question of order, during debate on S. 13, a bill granting illinois a right of way through public lands for a

On Mar 3, 1849, the House voted 130–6. Result: passed. By party: Others 84–1, Democrats 45–5, Independents 1–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 130
No: 6
Did not vote: 100
Date: Mar 3, 1849

By party

Others84 yes · 1 no · 37 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 5 no · 63 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Orlando Bell Ficklin D-IL voted no
Thomas Johnston Turner D-IL voted no
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted no
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted no
James John Faran D-OH 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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