To amend by substitution a resolution that a committee of five members be appointed to inquire into and report to the house the facts relating to the personal r

On Mar 10, 1848, the House voted 77–69. Result: passed. By party: Others 19–57, Democrats 58–11, Independents 0–1. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 77
No: 69
Did not vote: 90
Date: Mar 10, 1848

By party

Others19 yes · 57 no · 46 didn’t vote
Democrats58 yes · 11 no · 44 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
Frederick William Lord D-NY voted no
Henry Cruse Murphy D-NY voted no
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted no
William Collins D-NY voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
James Mcdowell D-VA 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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