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House roll call 320 · 28th Congress · May 16, 1844

To suspend the rules, and go into committee of the whole, for the purpose of proceeding with consideration of petition of the american statistical association,

On May 16, 1844, the House voted 59–92. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–31, Others 1–61. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
59
No
92
Did not vote
83
Date
May 16, 1844

By party

  • Others1 yes · 61 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 31 no · 61 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 go into committee…: House Vote, May 16, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-320/to-suspend-the-rules-and-go-into-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).