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House roll call 62 · 28th Congress · Jan 22, 1844

To table any consideration of a petition from citizens of massachusetts praying for the passage of an act making it an offence highly penal for any officer of,

On Jan 22, 1844, the House voted 85–87. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 71–45, Others 14–42. 45 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
87
Did not vote
62
Date
Jan 22, 1844

By party

  • Others14 yes · 42 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 45 no · 34 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 table any consideration of a petition…: House Vote, Jan 22, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-62/to-table-any-consideration-of-a-petition-from-citizens (accessed 2026-10-17).