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House roll call 447 · 28th Congress · Dec 23, 1844

To order engrossment and third reading of H.R. 462, regulating mileage of members of Congress on a uniform basis calculated by the nearest and most direct mail

On Dec 23, 1844, the House voted 171–8 (HR 462). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 111–7, Others 60–1. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
171
No
8
Did not vote
55
Date
Dec 23, 1844

By party

  • Others60 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats111 yes · 7 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 order engrossment and third reading of…: House Vote, Dec 23, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-447/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).