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House roll call 228 · 28th Congress · Apr 4, 1844

To print of the select committee on the massachusetts resolution in favor of amending the basis of representation and direct taxation in the U.S. Constitution,

On Apr 4, 1844, the House voted 85–60. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–48, Others 44–12. 41 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
60
Did not vote
89
Date
Apr 4, 1844

By party

  • Others44 yes · 12 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 48 no · 61 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 print of the select committee on the…: House Vote, Apr 4, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-228/to-print-of-the-select-committee-on-the-massachusetts (accessed 2026-10-17).