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House roll call 17 · 28th Congress · Dec 18, 1843

To table a resolution that the clerk of the house be directed to procure 5,000 copies in the german language and 1,000 copies in the french language, of the pre

On Dec 18, 1843, the House voted 53–136. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–90, Others 14–46. 39 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
53
No
136
Did not vote
45
Date
Dec 18, 1843

By party

  • Others14 yes · 46 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 90 no · 21 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 the clerk of the…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-17/to-table-a-resolution-that-the-clerk-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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