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House roll call 261 · 28th Congress · Apr 17, 1844

To amend H.R. 126, by adding the word "wabash" after the word "illinois." (p. 529-3)

On Apr 17, 1844, the House voted 41–133 (HR 126). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–99, Others 36–34. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
41
No
133
Did not vote
60
Date
Apr 17, 1844

By party

  • Others36 yes · 34 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 99 no · 46 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 amend H.R. 126, by adding the word…: House Vote, Apr 17, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-261/to-amend-h-r-126-by-adding-the-word (accessed 2026-10-16).

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