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House roll call 120 · 27th Congress · Jul 20, 1841

To eliminate from H.R. 8 the appropriation of $50,000 for fort delaware.

On Jul 20, 1841, the House voted 82–123 (HR 8). Result: failed. By party: Others 41–84, Democrats 40–39, Independents 1–0. 39 members voted against their own party.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes
82
No
123
Did not vote
51
Date
Jul 20, 1841

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 39 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others41 yes · 84 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 eliminate from H.R. 8 the appropriation…: House Vote, Jul 20, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-120/to-eliminate-from-h-r-8-the-appropriation-of (accessed 2026-10-17).