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House roll call 16 · 28th Congress · Dec 11, 1843

To elect a chaplain of the house, issac s. Tinsley (coded 1) frederick t. Tiffany (coded 2), william m. Daily (coded 5), and minor candidates s. G. Bulfinch, h.

On Dec 11, 1843, the House voted 97–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 111–11, Others 40–15. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
0
Did not vote
57
Date
Dec 11, 1843

By party

  • Others40 yes · 15 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats111 yes · 11 no · 28 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 elect a chaplain of the house, issac s…: House Vote, Dec 11, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-16/to-elect-a-chaplain-of-the-house-issac-s (accessed 2026-10-17).