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House roll call 251 · 28th Congress · Apr 13, 1844

To suspend the rules, go into committee of the whole, and finish consideration of army appropriation bill, H.R. 31, while debating a resolution that SEC. Of the

On Apr 13, 1844, the House voted 90–57. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–9, Others 5–48. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
90
No
57
Did not vote
87
Date
Apr 13, 1844

By party

  • Others5 yes · 48 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats85 yes · 9 no · 56 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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