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House roll call 217 · 28th Congress · Mar 27, 1844

To table H.R. 265, a bill to incorporate the grand lodge of freemasons of the district of columbia. (p. 447-3)

On Mar 27, 1844, the House voted 133–29 (HR 265). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 92–15, Others 41–14. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
133
No
29
Did not vote
72
Date
Mar 27, 1844

By party

  • Others41 yes · 14 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats92 yes · 15 no · 43 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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