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House roll call 120 · 28th Congress · Feb 26, 1844

To table a resolution that the people of the slave holding states and territories of this union, and of the dist. Of columbia, have a right not only to their PR

On Feb 26, 1844, the House voted 63–103. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–58, Others 12–45. 51 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
63
No
103
Did not vote
68
Date
Feb 26, 1844

By party

  • Others12 yes · 45 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 58 no · 41 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 a resolution that the people of the…: House Vote, Feb 26…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-120/to-table-a-resolution-that-the-people-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).