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House roll call 235 · 28th Congress · Apr 9, 1844

To suspend the rules, in order to enable MR. Tibbatas to offer a resolution to take the bill making appropriations for certain rivers and harbors, out of commit

On Apr 9, 1844, the House voted 88–63. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–54, Others 47–9. 41 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
88
No
63
Did not vote
83
Date
Apr 9, 1844

By party

  • Others47 yes · 9 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 54 no · 55 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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