To pass H.R. 129, a bill providing for the relief of john roane, a clerk in the patent office. (p. 93-2)

On Jan 8, 1841, the House voted 19–141 (HR 129). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–74, Others 12–67. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 26th Congress (1839–1840), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 19
No: 141
Did not vote: 95
Date: Jan 8, 1841

By party

Democrats7 yes · 74 no · 46 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 67 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Reynolds D-IL voted yes
John Carr D-IN voted yes
Thomas Smith D-IN voted yes
Isaac Edwin Crary D-MI voted yes
Henry William Connor D-NC voted yes
Albert Gallatin Marchand D-PA voted yes
Robert Craig D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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