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House roll call 118 · 28th Congress · Feb 26, 1844

To table action on an amendment to the house rules offered in the form of a resolution, which resolution proposed to amend the 19th joint rule of the two houses

On Feb 26, 1844, the House voted 36–131. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–80, Others 6–51. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
36
No
131
Did not vote
67
Date
Feb 26, 1844

By party

  • Others6 yes · 51 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 80 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 table action on an amendment to the house…: House Vote, Feb 26…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-118/to-table-action-on-an-amendment-to-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).