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House roll call 525 · 28th Congress · Feb 20, 1845

To suspend the rules in order to move a resolution which proposed that after 2 o'clock today, five minutes be allowed for the explanation by any member, when in

On Feb 20, 1845, the House voted 104–44. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–39, Others 49–5. 39 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
44
Did not vote
86
Date
Feb 20, 1845

By party

  • Others49 yes · 5 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 39 no · 56 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 move a…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-525/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-move-a (accessed 2026-10-17).