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House roll call 441 · 28th Congress · Dec 16, 1844

To suspend the rules in order to ask leave to introduce a bill H.R. 437, to organize a territorial government in oregon territory.

On Dec 16, 1844, the House voted 130–53 (HR 437). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 118–7, Others 12–46. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
130
No
53
Did not vote
51
Date
Dec 16, 1844

By party

  • Others12 yes · 46 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats118 yes · 7 no · 25 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 leave…: House Vote, Dec 16, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-441/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-ask-leave (accessed 2026-10-17).