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House roll call 247 · 28th Congress · Apr 12, 1844

To suspend the rules, for purpose of going into committee of the whole on state of the union to transact public business. Motion was made during debate on h.r.

On Apr 12, 1844, the House voted 67–81. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–26, Others 2–55. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
67
No
81
Did not vote
86
Date
Apr 12, 1844

By party

  • Others2 yes · 55 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 26 no · 59 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 suspend the rules, for purpose of going…: House Vote, Apr 12, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-247/to-suspend-the-rules-for-purpose-of-going-into (accessed 2026-10-17).

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