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House roll call 57 · 28th Congress · Jan 17, 1844

To reconsider the vote by which the house agreed to a resolution that the committee of ways and means be instructed to inquire what sums of money will be requir

On Jan 17, 1844, the House voted 96–77. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–42, Others 25–35. 42 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
96
No
77
Did not vote
61
Date
Jan 17, 1844

By party

  • Others25 yes · 35 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 42 no · 37 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 reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-57/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-agreed (accessed 2026-10-17).

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