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House roll call 61 · 30th Congress · Feb 11, 1848

To go into committee of the whole for consideration of private bills.

On Feb 11, 1848, the House voted 87–79. Result: passed. By party: Others 70–16, Democrats 17–63. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
79
Did not vote
70
Date
Feb 11, 1848

By party

  • Others70 yes · 16 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 63 no · 33 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 go into committee of the whole for…: House Vote, Feb 11, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-61/to-go-into-committee-of-the-whole-for-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).