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House roll call 249 · 28th Congress · Apr 12, 1844

To suspend the rules, in order to go into committee of the whole and consider navy appropriation bill. (p. 512)

On Apr 12, 1844, the House voted 78–81. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 78–20, Others 0–61. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
81
Did not vote
75
Date
Apr 12, 1844

By party

  • Others0 yes · 61 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats78 yes · 20 no · 52 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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