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House roll call 180 · 28th Congress · Mar 20, 1844

To sustain the decision of the chair that S. 37 having passed and been reconsidered, reconsideration a second time is not in order. (chair voting affirmative) (

On Mar 20, 1844, the House voted 73–73 (S 37). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 71–22, Others 2–51. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
73
No
73
Did not vote
88
Date
Mar 20, 1844

By party

  • Others2 yes · 51 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 22 no · 57 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 sustain the decision of the chair that S…: House Vote, Mar 20, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-180/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-that-s (accessed 2026-10-18).