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House roll call 40 · 28th Congress · Jan 3, 1844

To pass a resolution that the committee of ways and means be, and they are hereby, instructed to report to this house, at as early a day as possible, a bill to

On Jan 3, 1844, the House voted 110–58. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 110–0, Others 0–58.

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

Yes
110
No
58
Did not vote
66
Date
Jan 3, 1844

By party

  • Others0 yes · 58 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats110 yes · 0 no · 40 didn’t vote

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 committee of…: House Vote, Jan 3, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-40/to-pass-a-resolution-that-the-committee-of-ways (accessed 2026-10-17).