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House roll call 335 · 28th Congress · May 24, 1844

To suspend rules and resolve itself into comm. Of the whole on the state of the union, for the purpose of bringing up for consideration, a bill to establish the

On May 24, 1844, the House voted 86–89. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 85–22, Others 1–67. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
86
No
89
Did not vote
59
Date
May 24, 1844

By party

  • Others1 yes · 67 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats85 yes · 22 no · 43 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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