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House roll call 29 · 28th Congress · Dec 26, 1843

To sustain the decision of the chair that a petition must be received in whole or not at all, in response to a motion to refer to committee on foreign affairs t

On Dec 26, 1843, the House voted 104–41. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 93–7, Others 11–34. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
41
Did not vote
89
Date
Dec 26, 1843

By party

  • Others11 yes · 34 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats93 yes · 7 no · 50 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 sustain the decision of the chair that a…: House Vote, Dec 26, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-29/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-that-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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