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House roll call 114 · 28th Congress · Feb 24, 1844

To suspend the rules (the hour allotted to report and resolutions having expired) for this day, for the purpose of proceeding with the subject of the rules and

On Feb 24, 1844, the House voted 141–36. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 77–33, Others 64–3. 33 members voted against their own party.

During the 28th Congress (1843–1844), John Tyler was president.

Yes
141
No
36
Did not vote
57
Date
Feb 24, 1844

By party

  • Others64 yes · 3 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats77 yes · 33 no · 40 didn’t vote

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 (the hour allotted to…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-114/to-suspend-the-rules-the-hour-allotted-to-report (accessed 2026-10-17).