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House roll call 24 · 28th Congress · Dec 21, 1843

To read a petition, offered to be presented by john q. Adams, from the citizens of randolph and washington counties, in the state of illinois, setting forth at

On Dec 21, 1843, the House voted 146–39. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–36, Others 58–3. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
146
No
39
Did not vote
49
Date
Dec 21, 1843

By party

  • Others58 yes · 3 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats88 yes · 36 no · 26 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 read a petition, offered to be presented…: House Vote, Dec 21, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-24/to-read-a-petition-offered-to-be-presented-by (accessed 2026-10-17).