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House roll call 924 · 27th Congress · Feb 23, 1843

To pass bill H.R. 641, (3-3-43), providing for testing the practicality of establishing a system of electro magnetic telegraphs by the U.S. (p. 329-231)

On Feb 23, 1843, the House voted 89–82 (HR 641). Result: passed. By party: Others 66–37, Democrats 23–44, Independents 0–1. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
82
Did not vote
85
Date
Feb 23, 1843

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 44 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others66 yes · 37 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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 pass bill H.R. 641, (3-3-43), providing…: House Vote, Feb 23, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-924/to-pass-bill-h-r-641-3-3-43 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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