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House roll call 227 · 28th Congress · Apr 4, 1844

To pass a resolution providing for lighting of the hall of the house with drummond light, and appropriating $1,000 from the contingent fund for that purpose. (

On Apr 4, 1844, the House voted 62–86. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–64, Others 34–22. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
62
No
86
Did not vote
86
Date
Apr 4, 1844

By party

  • Others34 yes · 22 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 64 no · 58 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 providing for lighting…: House Vote, Apr 4, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-227/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-for-lighting-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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