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House roll call 143 · 28th Congress · Mar 6, 1844

To order the previous question on motion to refer to a select committee the resolutions of the legislature of the state of virginia, protesting against the reso

On Mar 6, 1844, the House voted 128–34. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–2, Others 25–32. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
128
No
34
Did not vote
72
Date
Mar 6, 1844

By party

  • Others25 yes · 32 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats103 yes · 2 no · 45 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 order the previous question on motion to…: House Vote, Mar 6, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-143/to-order-the-previous-question-on-motion-to-refer (accessed 2026-10-17).