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House roll call 46 · 28th Congress · Jan 4, 1844

To elect a postmaster of the house, john m. Johnson (coded 1), d. R. Mcnair (coded 2), and william j. Mccormick (coded 5).

On Jan 4, 1844, the House voted 106–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 115–7, Others 1–63. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
0
Did not vote
48
Date
Jan 4, 1844

By party

  • Others1 yes · 63 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats115 yes · 7 no · 28 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 elect a postmaster of the house, john m…: House Vote, Jan 4, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-46/to-elect-a-postmaster-of-the-house-john-m (accessed 2026-10-17).

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