To make H.R. 556, a bill to insure the more faithful execution of the laws relating to the collection of duties on imports, the special order for feb. 22, 1841.

On Feb 12, 1841, the House voted 66–59 (HR 556). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–46, Others 49–13. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 66
No: 59
Did not vote: 130
Date: Feb 12, 1841

By party

Democrats17 yes · 46 no · 64 didn’t vote
Others49 yes · 13 no · 66 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Henry Williams D-MA voted yes
Albert Smith D-ME voted yes
William Montgomery D-NC voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
Aaron Vanderpoel D-NY voted yes
Edward Rogers D-NY voted yes
Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter D-OH voted yes
Lemuel Paynter D-PA voted yes
John Davis D-PA voted yes
George May Keim D-PA voted yes
Charles Mcclure D-PA voted yes
George Mcculloch D-PA voted yes
Robert Hanna Hammond D-PA voted yes
William Beatty D-PA voted yes
John Smith D-VT 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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