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House roll call 262 · 28th Congress · Apr 17, 1844

To amend H.R. 126, by increasing the appropriation for improvement of the ohio river below the falls at louisville, and also of the mississippi, missouri, illin

On Apr 17, 1844, the House voted 85–92 (HR 126). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–79, Others 59–13. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
92
Did not vote
57
Date
Apr 17, 1844

By party

  • Others59 yes · 13 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 79 no · 45 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 H.R. 126, by increasing the…: House Vote, Apr 17, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-262/to-amend-h-r-126-by-increasing-the-appropriation (accessed 2026-10-17).