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House roll call 226 · 28th Congress · Apr 4, 1844

To pass H.R. 251, a bill regulating pay of army and for other purposes. (p. 480-3, 481-2, 432, 463)

On Apr 4, 1844, the House voted 109–36 (HR 251). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–7, Others 25–29. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
36
Did not vote
89
Date
Apr 4, 1844

By party

  • Others25 yes · 29 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats84 yes · 7 no · 59 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 pass H.R. 251, a bill regulating pay of…: House Vote, Apr 4, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-226/to-pass-h-r-251-a-bill-regulating-pay (accessed 2026-10-17).