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House roll call 131 · 28th Congress · Feb 27, 1844

To amend the report of the committee on rules, by providing that no petition, memorial, resolution, or other paper touching the abolition of slavery in the dist

On Feb 27, 1844, the House voted 85–107. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 67–56, Others 18–51. 56 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
107
Did not vote
42
Date
Feb 27, 1844

By party

  • Others18 yes · 51 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats67 yes · 56 no · 27 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 amend the report of the committee on…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-131/to-amend-the-report-of-the-committee-on-rules (accessed 2026-10-17).