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House roll call 54 · 28th Congress · Jan 11, 1844

To pass a resolution providing that the clerk be directed to return the petition from citizens of lockport, n. Y., praying for a revision of the laws of the dis

On Jan 11, 1844, the House voted 116–60. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 102–12, Others 14–48. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
116
No
60
Did not vote
58
Date
Jan 11, 1844

By party

  • Others14 yes · 48 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats102 yes · 12 no · 36 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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