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House roll call 420 · 28th Congress · Jun 17, 1844

To suspend the rules, and go into committee of whole on state of the union for the purpose of taking up S. 35, making appropriations for extending the cumberlan

On Jun 17, 1844, the House voted 101–61 (S 35). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–52, Others 53–9. 48 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
101
No
61
Did not vote
72
Date
Jun 17, 1844

By party

  • Others53 yes · 9 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 52 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 suspend the rules, and go into committee…: House Vote, Jun 17, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-420/to-suspend-the-rules-and-go-into-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).