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House roll call 8 · 28th Congress · Dec 7, 1843

To elect a printer, blair and rivers (coded 1), gales and seaton (coded 2), jacob gideon (coded 5).

On Dec 7, 1843, the House voted 124–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 124–1, Others 62–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
124
No
0
Did not vote
47
Date
Dec 7, 1843

By party

  • Others62 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats124 yes · 1 no · 25 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 elect a printer, blair and rivers (coded…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/28-H-8/to-elect-a-printer-blair-and-rivers-coded-1 (accessed 2026-10-13).

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