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House roll call 37 · 28th Congress · Jan 3, 1844

To pass a resolution that the committee of ways and means be instructed to report a bill reducing all duties on imports over thirty per cent ad valorem to that

On Jan 3, 1844, the House voted 57–112. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 57–53, Others 0–59. 53 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
57
No
112
Did not vote
65
Date
Jan 3, 1844

By party

  • Others0 yes · 59 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats57 yes · 53 no · 40 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 pass a resolution that the committee of…: House Vote, Jan 3, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-37/to-pass-a-resolution-that-the-committee-of-ways (accessed 2026-10-17).

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