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House roll call 440 · 28th Congress · Dec 16, 1844

To suspend the rules in order to ask for leave to introduce a bill H.R. 437, to extend the right of suffrage in the city of washington. (p. 36-1)

On Dec 16, 1844, the House voted 125–61 (HR 437). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 118–2, Others 7–59. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
125
No
61
Did not vote
48
Date
Dec 16, 1844

By party

  • Others7 yes · 59 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats118 yes · 2 no · 30 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 in order to ask for…: House Vote, Dec 16, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-440/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-ask-for (accessed 2026-10-17).