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House roll call 434 · 28th Congress · Dec 10, 1844

To table a petition from citizens of n.y. City praying that slavery be abolished in the dist. Of columbia.

On Dec 10, 1844, the House voted 89–98. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 69–48, Others 20–50. 48 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
98
Did not vote
47
Date
Dec 10, 1844

By party

  • Others20 yes · 50 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 48 no · 33 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 table a petition from citizens of n.y…: House Vote, Dec 10, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-434/to-table-a-petition-from-citizens-of-n-y (accessed 2026-10-17).

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