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House roll call 345 · 28th Congress · Jun 1, 1844

To table H.R. 277, a bill to extend copyright to authors of "narrative of the exploring expedition". (p. 636-1)

On Jun 1, 1844, the House voted 116–39 (HR 277). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–25, Others 45–14. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
116
No
39
Did not vote
79
Date
Jun 1, 1844

By party

  • Others45 yes · 14 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 25 no · 54 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 table H.R. 277, a bill to extend…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-345/to-table-h-r-277-a-bill-to-extend (accessed 2026-10-17).