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House roll call 538 · 28th Congress · Feb 22, 1845

To concur in an amendment to H.R. 498, which providing for computing the mileage of the members of Congress by the nearest mail routes to be taken from the book

On Feb 22, 1845, the House voted 136–14 (HR 498). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 80–11, Others 56–3. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
136
No
14
Did not vote
84
Date
Feb 22, 1845

By party

  • Others56 yes · 3 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats80 yes · 11 no · 59 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 concur in an amendment to H.R. 498, which…: House Vote, Feb 22…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-538/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-h-r-498 (accessed 2026-10-17).