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House roll call 211 · 28th Congress · Mar 26, 1844

To suspend the rules in order to permit MR. Brown to make his explanation as to his amendment to a resolution, which amendment being an extract from a speech by

On Mar 26, 1844, the House voted 117–49. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–46, Others 62–3. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
117
No
49
Did not vote
68
Date
Mar 26, 1844

By party

  • Others62 yes · 3 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 46 no · 49 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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