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House roll call 272 · 28th Congress · Apr 20, 1844

To suspend rules, go into committee of the whole, and consider naval and post office dept. Appropriations bills. (p. 540-3)

On Apr 20, 1844, the House voted 88–91. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 87–21, Others 1–70. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
88
No
91
Did not vote
55
Date
Apr 20, 1844

By party

  • Others1 yes · 70 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats87 yes · 21 no · 42 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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