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House roll call 32 · 28th Congress · Dec 27, 1843

To pass a resolution that the house proceed to election of a postmaster on january 4. (p. 74-1)

On Dec 27, 1843, the House voted 83–68. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 81–18, Others 2–50. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
68
Did not vote
83
Date
Dec 27, 1843

By party

  • Others2 yes · 50 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats81 yes · 18 no · 51 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 pass a resolution that the house proceed…: House Vote, Dec 27, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-32/to-pass-a-resolution-that-the-house-proceed-to (accessed 2026-10-17).