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House roll call 92 · 30th Congress · Mar 17, 1848

To amend the resolution to print 90,000 copies of the report of the commissioner of patents by reducing 90,000 to h 40,000.

On Mar 17, 1848, the House voted 53–98. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–36, Others 13–61, Independents 0–1. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
53
No
98
Did not vote
85
Date
Mar 17, 1848

By party

  • Others13 yes · 61 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 36 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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 amend the resolution to print 90,000…: House Vote, Mar 17, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-92/to-amend-the-resolution-to-print-90-000-copies (accessed 2026-10-17).