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House roll call 236 · 28th Congress · Apr 10, 1844

To suspend rules to allow MR. White to explain a resolution approving henry clay's speech in the special session of 1841, invoking the compromise act, condemnin

On Apr 10, 1844, the House voted 128–34. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 61–34, Others 67–0. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
128
No
34
Did not vote
72
Date
Apr 10, 1844

By party

  • Others67 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats61 yes · 34 no · 55 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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