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House roll call 485 · 28th Congress · Jan 27, 1845

To table H.R. 440 (2/20/1845), a bill to purchase certain copies of the history of oregon and california, and the other territories of the northwest coast of am

On Jan 27, 1845, the House voted 84–94 (HR 440). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 70–45, Others 14–49. 45 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
84
No
94
Did not vote
56
Date
Jan 27, 1845

By party

  • Others14 yes · 49 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats70 yes · 45 no · 35 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 H.R. 440 (2/20/1845), a bill to…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-485/to-table-h-r-440-2-20-1845-a (accessed 2026-10-17).