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House roll call 433 · 28th Congress · Dec 10, 1844

To decide if the house will receive a petition from citizens of n.y. City, praying for the abolition of slavery in the dist. Of columbia. (p. 18-1)

On Dec 10, 1844, the House voted 107–81. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–62, Others 53–19. 54 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
107
No
81
Did not vote
46
Date
Dec 10, 1844

By party

  • Others53 yes · 19 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats54 yes · 62 no · 34 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 decide if the house will receive a…: House Vote, Dec 10, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-433/to-decide-if-the-house-will-receive-a-petition (accessed 2026-10-17).