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House roll call 1 · 28th Congress · Dec 4, 1843

To elect a speaker of the house, john w. Jones, democrat from virginia (coded1), john white, whig from kentucky (coded 2), and william wilkins, democrat from pe

On Dec 4, 1843, the House voted 128–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 128–0, Others 59–1.

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

Yes
128
No
0
Did not vote
46
Date
Dec 4, 1843

By party

  • Others59 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats128 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote

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 elect a speaker of the house, john w…: House Vote, Dec 4, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-1/to-elect-a-speaker-of-the-house-john-w (accessed 2026-10-17).

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