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House roll call 873 · 27th Congress · Jan 31, 1843

To suspend the rules in order to move a resolution which proposed that the committee of ways and means be instructed to inquire and report to this house what wi

On Jan 31, 1843, the House voted 88–76. Result: passed. By party: Others 15–76, Democrats 72–0, Independents 1–0.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes
88
No
76
Did not vote
92
Date
Jan 31, 1843

By party

  • Democrats72 yes · 0 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 76 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 suspend the rules in order to move a…: House Vote, Jan 31, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-873/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-move-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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