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House roll call 390 · 28th Congress · Jun 13, 1844

To suspend the rules and go into committee of whole, for the purpose of taking up bill regulating the rates of postage, motion made during debate regarding powe

On Jun 13, 1844, the House voted 97–78. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–60, Others 47–18. 50 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
78
Did not vote
59
Date
Jun 13, 1844

By party

  • Others47 yes · 18 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 60 no · 40 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, Jun 13, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-390/to-suspend-the-rules-and-go-into-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).