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House roll call 55 · 28th Congress · Jan 12, 1844

To suspend the rules so as to introduce a resolution that all debates in committee of the whole house on the state of the union on the annual message of the pre

On Jan 12, 1844, the House voted 92–75. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 79–27, Others 13–48. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
92
No
75
Did not vote
67
Date
Jan 12, 1844

By party

  • Others13 yes · 48 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats79 yes · 27 no · 44 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 suspend the rules so as to introduce a…: House Vote, Jan 12, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-55/to-suspend-the-rules-so-as-to-introduce-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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