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House roll call 191 · 28th Congress · Mar 22, 1844

To order the main question on resolution providing, first that the rule established in the constitution as the basis for representation and direct taxation ough

On Mar 22, 1844, the House voted 118–51. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–5, Others 15–46. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
118
No
51
Did not vote
65
Date
Mar 22, 1844

By party

  • Others15 yes · 46 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats103 yes · 5 no · 42 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 order the main question on resolution…: House Vote, Mar 22, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-191/to-order-the-main-question-on-resolution-providing-first (accessed 2026-10-15).

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