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House roll call 317 · 28th Congress · May 16, 1844

To suspend rules and resolve into committee of the whole and end discussion of conflict between white and rathburn. (p. 604-3)

On May 16, 1844, the House voted 74–88. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 70–24, Others 4–64. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
74
No
88
Did not vote
72
Date
May 16, 1844

By party

  • Others4 yes · 64 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats70 yes · 24 no · 56 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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