To dispense with further proceedings on the call of the house, motion made during debate on bill S. 3. (p. 349-2)

On Aug 18, 1841, the House voted 111–76 (S 3). Result: passed. By party: Others 100–12, Democrats 11–64. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 111
No: 76
Did not vote: 69
Date: Aug 18, 1841

By party

Democrats11 yes · 64 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others100 yes · 12 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
John Hastings D-OH voted yes
Ezra Dean D-OH voted yes
Peter Newhard D-PA voted yes
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA voted yes
Albert Gallatin Marchand D-PA voted yes
Henry White Beeson D-PA voted yes
John Campbell D-SC voted yes
George Booth Cary D-VA voted yes
Linn Banks D-VA voted yes
Samuel Lewis Hays 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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Capitol Receipts, “To dispense with further proceedings on the…: House Vote, Aug 18, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-178/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-on-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).