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House roll call 432 · 28th Congress · Dec 10, 1844

To table the question of a petition of citizens of n.y. City praying the abolition of slavery in the dist. Of columbia. (p. 18-1)

On Dec 10, 1844, the House voted 89–100. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 70–48, Others 19–52. 48 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
100
Did not vote
45
Date
Dec 10, 1844

By party

  • Others19 yes · 52 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats70 yes · 48 no · 32 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 table the question of a petition of…: House Vote, Dec 10, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-432/to-table-the-question-of-a-petition-of-citizens (accessed 2026-10-17).