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Senate roll call 59 · 28th Congress · Apr 18, 1844

To order engrossment and third reading of the bill S. 84, to purchase certain copies of the history of oregon, california and other territories on the north and

On Apr 18, 1844, the Senate voted 27–13 (S 84). Result: passed. By party: Others 21–1, Democrats 6–12. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
27
No
13
Did not vote
18
Date
Apr 18, 1844

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 12 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others21 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator 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…: Senate Vote, Apr 18, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-S-59/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-the-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).