To adopt the resolution to print a memorial of the society of friends for new england, praying for speedy termination of the war with mexico.

On Feb 10, 1848, the House voted 98–83. Result: passed. By party: Others 92–7, Democrats 6–76. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 83
Did not vote: 55
Date: Feb 10, 1848

By party

Others92 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats6 yes · 76 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Thompson D-IA voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Asa William Henry Clapp D-ME voted yes
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted yes
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted yes
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the resolution to print a memorial…: House Vote, Feb 10, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-60/to-adopt-the-resolution-to-print-a-memorial-of (accessed 2026-10-17).