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House roll call 331 · 28th Congress · May 23, 1844

To amend H.R. 337, the post office appropriations bill, by lowering the appropriation for mail depradations and special agents and by abolishing the office of s

On May 23, 1844, the House voted 72–81 (HR 337). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–72, Others 44–9. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
72
No
81
Did not vote
81
Date
May 23, 1844

By party

  • Others44 yes · 9 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 72 no · 50 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 amend H.R. 337, the post office…: House Vote, May 23, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-331/to-amend-h-r-337-the-post-office-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).