To reconsider engrossment of the resolution thanking gen. Scott and his troops for gallant conduct in the campaign of 1847 and presenting him with a gold medal.

On Feb 7, 1848, the House voted 86–103. Result: failed. By party: Others 4–94, Democrats 82–9. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 86
No: 103
Did not vote: 47
Date: Feb 7, 1848

By party

Others4 yes · 94 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats82 yes · 9 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
James Augustus Black D-SC voted no
Richard Franklin Simpson D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no
James Mcdowell 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 reconsider engrossment of the resolution…: House Vote, Feb 7, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-55/to-reconsider-engrossment-of-the-resolution-thanking-gen-scott (accessed 2026-10-17).