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House roll call 223 · 28th Congress · Apr 2, 1844

To table H.R. 189, a bill to direct the President of the U.S. To cause the reserved lead mines in states of illinois and the territories of iowa and wisconsin,

On Apr 2, 1844, the House voted 65–82 (HR 189). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–59, Others 30–23. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
65
No
82
Did not vote
87
Date
Apr 2, 1844

By party

  • Others30 yes · 23 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 59 no · 56 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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