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House roll call 34 · 28th Congress · Dec 29, 1843

To suspend rules, in order to allow MR. Slidell to submit a motion that the house resolve itself into a committee of the whole house on the state of the union,

On Dec 29, 1843, the House voted 116–40. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 109–0, Others 7–40.

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

Yes
116
No
40
Did not vote
78
Date
Dec 29, 1843

By party

  • Others7 yes · 40 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats109 yes · 0 no · 41 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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