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House roll call 159 · 28th Congress · Mar 13, 1844

To order main question on H.R. 18. (p. 382-1)

On Mar 13, 1844, the House voted 104–70 (HR 18). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 104–9, Others 0–61. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
70
Did not vote
60
Date
Mar 13, 1844

By party

  • Others0 yes · 61 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats104 yes · 9 no · 37 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 main question on H.R. 18. (p. 382-1): House Vote, Mar 13…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-159/to-order-main-question-on-h-r-18-p (accessed 2026-10-17).