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House roll call 340 · 28th Congress · May 28, 1844

To suspend the rules, and proceed with consideration of private bills on speakers table. (p. 629-2)

On May 28, 1844, the House voted 76–49. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–40, Others 50–9. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
76
No
49
Did not vote
109
Date
May 28, 1844

By party

  • Others50 yes · 9 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 40 no · 84 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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