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House roll call 319 · 28th Congress · May 16, 1844

To suspend the rules, and present a petition of the american statistical association, setting forth what they deem to be errors in the printed edition of the si

On May 16, 1844, the House voted 97–49. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–47, Others 59–2. 38 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
49
Did not vote
88
Date
May 16, 1844

By party

  • Others59 yes · 2 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 47 no · 65 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 suspend the rules, and present a petition…: House Vote, May 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-319/to-suspend-the-rules-and-present-a-petition-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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