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House roll call 234 · 28th Congress · Apr 9, 1844

To amend the report of the surgeon general, by providing for abolishment of the office of metereologist, in the office of the surgeon general.

On Apr 9, 1844, the House voted 79–85. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 76–25, Others 3–60. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
79
No
85
Did not vote
70
Date
Apr 9, 1844

By party

  • Others3 yes · 60 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats76 yes · 25 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the report of the surgeon general…: House Vote, Apr 9, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-234/to-amend-the-report-of-the-surgeon-general-by (accessed 2026-10-17).