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House roll call 39 · 28th Congress · Jan 3, 1844

To pass a resolution that the committee of ways and means be instructed to report a bill as soon as practicable revising the present tariff, and imposing duties

On Jan 3, 1844, the House voted 83–84. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 82–33, Others 1–51. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
84
Did not vote
67
Date
Jan 3, 1844

By party

  • Others1 yes · 51 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 33 no · 35 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-39/to-pass-a-resolution-that-the-committee-of-ways (accessed 2026-10-17).

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