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House roll call 255 · 28th Congress · Apr 16, 1844

To suspend the rules for the purpose of taking up a bill on uniform time for holding election for election of electors for President and vice President of the u

On Apr 16, 1844, the House voted 72–68 (HR 31). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 66–18, Others 6–50. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
72
No
68
Did not vote
94
Date
Apr 16, 1844

By party

  • Others6 yes · 50 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 18 no · 66 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 the purpose of…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-255/to-suspend-the-rules-for-the-purpose-of-taking (accessed 2026-10-17).

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