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House roll call 218 · 27th Congress · Aug 30, 1841

To dispense with further proceedings under the call of the house motion made during debate on H.R. 4, (9-4-41), appropriating the proceeds from sales of public

On Aug 30, 1841, the House voted 46–119 (HR 4). Result: failed. By party: Others 18–83, Democrats 28–35, Independents 0–1. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
46
No
119
Did not vote
91
Date
Aug 30, 1841

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 35 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others18 yes · 83 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 dispense with further proceedings under…: House Vote, Aug 30, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-218/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-under-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).