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House roll call 69 · 28th Congress · Jan 29, 1844

To suspend the rules in order that the house may proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution which proposed that the speaker of the house and the presi

On Jan 29, 1844, the House voted 115–59. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 79–37, Others 36–22. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
115
No
59
Did not vote
60
Date
Jan 29, 1844

By party

  • Others36 yes · 22 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats79 yes · 37 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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