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House roll call 972 · 27th Congress · Mar 3, 1843

To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution providing that the clerk of the house be directed to pay to the messengers and attendants of the house the same

On Mar 3, 1843, the House voted 71–77. Result: failed. By party: Others 56–37, Democrats 15–40. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
77
Did not vote
108
Date
Mar 3, 1843

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 40 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others56 yes · 37 no · 57 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and introduce a…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-972/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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