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House roll call 344 · 28th Congress · May 31, 1844

To suspend the rules and go into committee of whole house on state of union for the purpose of resuming consideration of adjustment of land claims in states of

On May 31, 1844, the House voted 104–76. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–21, Others 13–55. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
76
Did not vote
54
Date
May 31, 1844

By party

  • Others13 yes · 55 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats91 yes · 21 no · 38 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 go into committee…: House Vote, May 31, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-344/to-suspend-the-rules-and-go-into-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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