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House roll call 488 · 28th Congress · Jan 28, 1845

To pass a resolution requesting the President to lay before the house, the public interest permitting, copies of instructions or correspondence exchanged betwee

On Jan 28, 1845, the House voted 167–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–4, Others 62–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
167
No
4
Did not vote
63
Date
Jan 28, 1845

By party

  • Others62 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats105 yes · 4 no · 41 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 requesting the…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-488/to-pass-a-resolution-requesting-the-president-to-lay (accessed 2026-10-17).

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