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House roll call 202 · 28th Congress · Mar 25, 1844

To pass a resolution authorizing the committee on ways and means to inquire into expediency of authorizing the President to reduce duties on imports, in return

On Mar 25, 1844, the House voted 95–56. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–10, Others 11–46. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
56
Did not vote
83
Date
Mar 25, 1844

By party

  • Others11 yes · 46 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats84 yes · 10 no · 56 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 pass a resolution authorizing the…: House Vote, Mar 25, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-202/to-pass-a-resolution-authorizing-the-committee-on-ways (accessed 2026-10-16).

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