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House roll call 540 · 28th Congress · Feb 24, 1845

To order a call of the house, during debate on a resolution providing that all debate in the committee of the whole house on the state of the union on S. 46, a

On Feb 24, 1845, the House voted 64–112. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 59–55, Others 5–57. 55 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
64
No
112
Did not vote
58
Date
Feb 24, 1845

By party

  • Others5 yes · 57 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 55 no · 36 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 a call of the house, during debate…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-540/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-debate (accessed 2026-10-17).