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House roll call 68 · 28th Congress · Jan 26, 1844

To adjourn, during discussion of a matter called to the attention of the speaker and the house by MR. Ingersoll, being a communication contained in the U.S. Ga

On Jan 26, 1844, the House voted 52–127. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–80, Others 15–47. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
52
No
127
Did not vote
55
Date
Jan 26, 1844

By party

  • Others15 yes · 47 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 80 no · 33 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 adjourn, during discussion of a matter…: House Vote, Jan 26, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-68/to-adjourn-during-discussion-of-a-matter-called-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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