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House roll call 238 · 28th Congress · Apr 10, 1844

To suspend the rules, for the purpose of going into the committee of the whole, with a view to taking up the tariff bills. (p. 502-3)

On Apr 10, 1844, the House voted 83–88. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 81–25, Others 2–63. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
88
Did not vote
63
Date
Apr 10, 1844

By party

  • Others2 yes · 63 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats81 yes · 25 no · 44 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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