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House roll call 33 · 28th Congress · Dec 28, 1843

To table a petition of WM. Jones, now a prisoner in the U.S. Jail in the city of washington, stating that he is a free citizen of the U.S., and setting forth

On Dec 28, 1843, the House voted 55–100. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–52, Others 5–48. 50 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
55
No
100
Did not vote
79
Date
Dec 28, 1843

By party

  • Others5 yes · 48 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 52 no · 48 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 petition of WM. Jones, now a…: House Vote, Dec 28, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-33/to-table-a-petition-of-wm-jones-now-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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