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House roll call 56 · 28th Congress · Jan 13, 1844

To suspend the rules so as to enable MR. Giddings to make an explanation to the house in relation to an article contained in the globe assailing a member of thi

On Jan 13, 1844, the House voted 92–57. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–54, Others 50–3. 42 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
92
No
57
Did not vote
85
Date
Jan 13, 1844

By party

  • Others50 yes · 3 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 54 no · 54 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 enable MR…: House Vote, Jan 13, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-56/to-suspend-the-rules-so-as-to-enable-mr (accessed 2026-10-16).

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