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House roll call 423 · 28th Congress · Dec 3, 1844

To pass a resolution rescinding the 25th rule of the house, which rule forbids the house to entertain memorials or papers praying the abolition of slavery in TH

On Dec 3, 1844, the House voted 108–80. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–64, Others 53–16. 55 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
80
Did not vote
46
Date
Dec 3, 1844

By party

  • Others53 yes · 16 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 64 no · 31 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 pass a resolution rescinding the 25th…: House Vote, Dec 3, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-423/to-pass-a-resolution-rescinding-the-25th-rule-of (accessed 2026-10-17).