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House roll call 27 · 28th Congress · Dec 22, 1843

To suspend the rules in order to enable MR. Giddings to debate the question of to what committee the resolution of the massachusetts legislature to amend the co

On Dec 22, 1843, the House voted 78–84. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–79, Others 44–5. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
84
Did not vote
72
Date
Dec 22, 1843

By party

  • Others44 yes · 5 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 79 no · 37 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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