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House roll call 421 · 28th Congress · Dec 2, 1844

To amend a resolution that two chaplains of different faiths be elected by Congress, one by each house to serve during the session, who shall interchange weekly

On Dec 2, 1844, the House voted 20–151. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–90, Others 1–61. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
20
No
151
Did not vote
63
Date
Dec 2, 1844

By party

  • Others1 yes · 61 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 90 no · 41 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 a resolution that two chaplains of…: House Vote, Dec 2, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-421/to-amend-a-resolution-that-two-chaplains-of-different (accessed 2026-10-17).