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House roll call 311 · 28th Congress · May 15, 1844

To suspend the rules, to enable the house to go into committee of the whole.

On May 15, 1844, the House voted 69–112. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–103, Others 60–9. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
69
No
112
Did not vote
53
Date
May 15, 1844

By party

  • Others60 yes · 9 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 103 no · 38 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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