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House roll call 258 · 28th Congress · Apr 16, 1844

To reconsider the vote by which H.R. 31 (6/17/1844), a bill making appropriations for the support of the army, was passed. (p. 524-2)

On Apr 16, 1844, the House voted 78–66 (HR 31). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–37, Others 26–29. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
66
Did not vote
90
Date
Apr 16, 1844

By party

  • Others26 yes · 29 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 37 no · 61 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 reconsider the vote by which H.R. 31…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-258/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-h-r-31 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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