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House roll call 200 · 27th Congress · Aug 21, 1841

To sustain the decision of the chair which ruled that MR. Kennedy was not in order relative to his remarks given as reasons for requesting leave from voting on

On Aug 21, 1841, the House voted 120–60 (S 5). Result: passed. By party: Others 119–0, Democrats 1–60. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
120
No
60
Did not vote
76
Date
Aug 21, 1841

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 60 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others119 yes · 0 no · 31 didn’t vote

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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