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House roll call 63 · 28th Congress · Jan 22, 1844

To receive a petition from citizens of massachusetts praying for the passage of an act making it an offence highly penal for any officer or person employed by t

On Jan 22, 1844, the House voted 85–86. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–72, Others 39–14. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
86
Did not vote
63
Date
Jan 22, 1844

By party

  • Others39 yes · 14 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 72 no · 32 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 receive a petition from citizens of…: House Vote, Jan 22, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-63/to-receive-a-petition-from-citizens-of-massachusetts-praying (accessed 2026-10-17).

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