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House roll call 561 · 28th Congress · Feb 27, 1845

To order engrossment and third reading of H.R. 541. (p. 364-2)

On Feb 27, 1845, the House voted 87–91 (HR 541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–79, Others 48–12. 39 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
91
Did not vote
56
Date
Feb 27, 1845

By party

  • Others48 yes · 12 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 79 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, Feb 27, 1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-561/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).