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House roll call 76 · 28th Congress · Feb 5, 1844

To table a petition of the citizens of lockport, n. Y. Praying the passage of a declaratory law to operate throughout all our national territory west of the mis

On Feb 5, 1844, the House voted 118–61. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–16, Others 15–45. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
118
No
61
Did not vote
55
Date
Feb 5, 1844

By party

  • Others15 yes · 45 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats103 yes · 16 no · 31 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 table a petition of the citizens of…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1844,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-76/to-table-a-petition-of-the-citizens-of-lockport (accessed 2026-10-17).

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