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House roll call 178 · 28th Congress · Mar 20, 1844

To order engrossment of an amendment and the third reading of the bill S. 37 (app. 3/28/1844), a bill to amend an act changing the time of the circuit and distr

On Mar 20, 1844, the House voted 92–62 (S 37). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–49, Others 43–13. 49 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
92
No
62
Did not vote
80
Date
Mar 20, 1844

By party

  • Others43 yes · 13 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 49 no · 52 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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