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House roll call 279 · 28th Congress · Apr 22, 1844

To suspend rules and consider H.R. 203, making appropriation improvements of certain harbors and rivers. (p. 543-1)

On Apr 22, 1844, the House voted 105–88 (HR 203). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–84, Others 74–4. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
88
Did not vote
41
Date
Apr 22, 1844

By party

  • Others74 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 84 no · 35 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 suspend rules and consider H.R. 203…: House Vote, Apr 22, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-279/to-suspend-rules-and-consider-h-r-203-making (accessed 2026-10-17).