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House roll call 831 · 27th Congress · Jan 3, 1843

To suspend the rules and receive a resolution of the legislature of vermont asking for the abolition of slavery in the dist. Of columbia. (p. 106-2, 3)

On Jan 3, 1843, the House voted 73–109. Result: failed. By party: Others 64–37, Democrats 9–71, Independents 0–1. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes
73
No
109
Did not vote
74
Date
Jan 3, 1843

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 71 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others64 yes · 37 no · 49 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 suspend the rules and receive a…: House Vote, Jan 3, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-831/to-suspend-the-rules-and-receive-a-resolution-of (accessed 2026-10-17).