To table resolution to prohibit slavery in territory acquired from mexico over which territorial government established.

On Feb 28, 1848, the House voted 105–93. Result: passed. By party: Others 33–72, Democrats 72–21. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 105
No: 93
Did not vote: 38
Date: Feb 28, 1848

By party

Others33 yes · 72 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats72 yes · 21 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Thompson D-IA voted no
Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
David Hammons D-ME voted no
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
James Hutchins Johnson D-NH voted no
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted no
William Collins D-NY voted no
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted no
George Anson Starkweather D-NY voted no
James John Faran D-OH voted no
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted no
John D. Cummins D-OH voted no
George Fries D-OH voted no
Samuel Lahm D-OH voted no
David Wilmot D-PA voted no
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted no
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT 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 table resolution to prohibit slavery in…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-76/to-table-resolution-to-prohibit-slavery-in-territory-acquired (accessed 2026-10-17).