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House roll call 148 · 28th Congress · Mar 11, 1844

To table a resolution that Congress has no constitutional power to abolish slavery in the territories of the U.S., or in the dist. Of columbia, or to receive a

On Mar 11, 1844, the House voted 96–61. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 78–24, Others 18–37. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
96
No
61
Did not vote
77
Date
Mar 11, 1844

By party

  • Others18 yes · 37 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats78 yes · 24 no · 48 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 table a resolution that Congress has no…: House Vote, Mar 11, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-148/to-table-a-resolution-that-congress-has-no-constitutional (accessed 2026-10-16).

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