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House roll call 498 · 28th Congress · Feb 5, 1845

To table H.R. 2, a bill to reduce and graduate the prices of the public lands in favor of cultivators and actual settlers. (p. 250-2)

On Feb 5, 1845, the House voted 103–91 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–86, Others 67–5. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
103
No
91
Did not vote
40
Date
Feb 5, 1845

By party

  • Others67 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 86 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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