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House roll call 31 · 28th Congress · Dec 27, 1843

To table a resolution that on the 4th of january next at 1 o'clock p. M., this house will proceed to the election of a postmaster for the present Congress. (p.

On Dec 27, 1843, the House voted 72–84. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–82, Others 50–2. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
72
No
84
Did not vote
78
Date
Dec 27, 1843

By party

  • Others50 yes · 2 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 82 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 table a resolution that on the 4th of…: House Vote, Dec 27, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-31/to-table-a-resolution-that-on-the-4th-of (accessed 2026-10-15).

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