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House roll call 23 · 28th Congress · Dec 20, 1843

To table a petition of james b. Cooper, and sundry other inhabitants of new york state, "desiring to free their state and themselves from all connection with do

On Dec 20, 1843, the House voted 97–80. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 81–36, Others 16–44. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
80
Did not vote
57
Date
Dec 20, 1843

By party

  • Others16 yes · 44 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats81 yes · 36 no · 33 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 table a petition of james b. Cooper, and…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-23/to-table-a-petition-of-james-b-cooper-and (accessed 2026-10-17).