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House roll call 20 · 28th Congress · Dec 18, 1843

To suspend the rules of the house so as to introduce the resolution repealing the tariff act passed in the year 1842 and in lieu thereof imposing a maximum rate

On Dec 18, 1843, the House voted 77–108. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 73–53, Others 4–55. 53 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
77
No
108
Did not vote
49
Date
Dec 18, 1843

By party

  • Others4 yes · 55 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats73 yes · 53 no · 24 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 of the house so as to…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-20/to-suspend-the-rules-of-the-house-so-as (accessed 2026-10-17).