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House roll call 295 · 28th Congress · May 8, 1844

To suspend the rules and orders, to enable house to go into committee of the whole on the state of the union to consider H.R. 213, the tariff bill. (p. 586-1)

On May 8, 1844, the House voted 94–77 (HR 213). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–71, Others 60–6. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
77
Did not vote
63
Date
May 8, 1844

By party

  • Others60 yes · 6 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 71 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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