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House roll call 60 · 28th Congress · Jan 18, 1844

To suspend the rules so as to enable MR. Irvin to move a resolution granting the use of the hall to the american colonization society this evening. (p. 162 col

On Jan 18, 1844, the House voted 129–48. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 66–46, Others 63–2. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
129
No
48
Did not vote
57
Date
Jan 18, 1844

By party

  • Others63 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 46 no · 38 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 18, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-60/to-suspend-the-rules-so-as-to-enable-mr (accessed 2026-10-17).

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