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House roll call 297 · 28th Congress · May 8, 1844

To suspend the rules, and enable the house to form into committee of the whole on H.R. 213. (p. 586-3)

On May 8, 1844, the House voted 112–59 (HR 213). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 104–1, Others 8–58. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
112
No
59
Did not vote
63
Date
May 8, 1844

By party

  • Others8 yes · 58 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats104 yes · 1 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 suspend the rules, and enable the house…: House Vote, May 8, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-297/to-suspend-the-rules-and-enable-the-house-to (accessed 2026-10-17).