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House roll call 870 · 27th Congress · Jan 28, 1843

To pass S. 84 a bill granting relief to the petersburg r.r. Company, by extending beyond march 3, 1843, the limit during which imported railroad iron might be l

On Jan 28, 1843, the House voted 55–91 (S 84). Result: failed. By party: Others 33–52, Democrats 21–39, Independents 1–0. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
55
No
91
Did not vote
110
Date
Jan 28, 1843

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 39 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others33 yes · 52 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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