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House roll call 175 · 28th Congress · Mar 18, 1844

To suspend the rules to resolve the house into the committee of the whole, for the purpose of taking up the oregon question. (p. 400-2)

On Mar 18, 1844, the House voted 89–77. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–17, Others 4–60. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
77
Did not vote
68
Date
Mar 18, 1844

By party

  • Others4 yes · 60 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats85 yes · 17 no · 48 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 suspend the rules to resolve the house…: House Vote, Mar 18, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-175/to-suspend-the-rules-to-resolve-the-house-into (accessed 2026-10-17).