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House roll call 61 · 28th Congress · Jan 20, 1844

To grant leave to MR. Stewart to give his reasons for asking to be excused from voting on the question of agreeing to the resolution as reported from the commit

On Jan 20, 1844, the House voted 152–18. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 93–18, Others 59–0. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
152
No
18
Did not vote
64
Date
Jan 20, 1844

By party

  • Others59 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats93 yes · 18 no · 39 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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