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House roll call 251 · 27th Congress · Sep 9, 1841

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

On Sep 9, 1841, the House voted 122–60 (HR 12). Result: passed. By party: Others 110–5, Democrats 12–54, Independents 0–1. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
122
No
60
Did not vote
74
Date
Sep 9, 1841

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 54 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others110 yes · 5 no · 35 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-251/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-h-r-12 (accessed 2026-10-17).