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House roll call 194 · 27th Congress · Aug 20, 1841

To reconsider the vote adopting the first amendment of the Senate as amended, to bill H.R. 8, to wit: to appropriate additional sums of $50,000.00 $75,000.00 a

On Aug 20, 1841, the House voted 75–119 (HR 8). Result: failed. By party: Others 19–100, Democrats 55–19, Independents 1–0. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
75
No
119
Did not vote
62
Date
Aug 20, 1841

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 19 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 100 no · 31 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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