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House roll call 249 · 27th Congress · Sep 9, 1841

To reconsider the vote by which H.R. 12 was amended by adding SALT to the free list. (p. 444-1)

On Sep 9, 1841, the House voted 95–79 (HR 12). Result: passed. By party: Others 89–14, Democrats 6–64, Independents 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
79
Did not vote
82
Date
Sep 9, 1841

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 64 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others89 yes · 14 no · 47 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 reconsider the vote by which H.R. 12 was…: House Vote, Sep 9, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-249/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-h-r-12 (accessed 2026-10-17).