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House roll call 938 · 27th Congress · Feb 28, 1843

To amend H.R. 801, (3-3-43), a bill making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1844, whic

On Feb 28, 1843, the House voted 74–107 (HR 801). Result: failed. By party: Others 47–61, Democrats 27–45, Independents 0–1. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
74
No
107
Did not vote
75
Date
Feb 28, 1843

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 45 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others47 yes · 61 no · 42 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 amend H.R. 801, (3-3-43), a bill making…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-938/to-amend-h-r-801-3-3-43-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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