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House roll call 448 · 28th Congress · Dec 23, 1844

To table the petition of sundry citizens of pennsylvania in favor of appropriating public lands for the gradual abolition of slavery and for compensating citize

On Dec 23, 1844, the House voted 117–49. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 99–6, Others 18–43. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
117
No
49
Did not vote
68
Date
Dec 23, 1844

By party

  • Others18 yes · 43 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats99 yes · 6 no · 45 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 the petition of sundry citizens of…: House Vote, Dec 23, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-448/to-table-the-petition-of-sundry-citizens-of-pennsylvania (accessed 2026-10-17).

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