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House roll call 273 · 28th Congress · Apr 20, 1844

To suspend the rules, in order to take up H.R. 126. (p. 540-3)

On Apr 20, 1844, the House voted 120–59 (HR 126). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–38, Others 49–21. 38 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
120
No
59
Did not vote
55
Date
Apr 20, 1844

By party

  • Others49 yes · 21 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 38 no · 41 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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