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House roll call 266 · 27th Congress · Dec 6, 1841

To amend the h. Res. Providing that the rules of the 26th Congress be the rules and orders of this Congress until others are adopted, by providing that the rule

On Dec 6, 1841, the House voted 83–86. Result: failed. By party: Others 82–24, Democrats 1–62. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
86
Did not vote
87
Date
Dec 6, 1841

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 62 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others82 yes · 24 no · 44 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the h. Res. Providing that the…: House Vote, Dec 6, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-266/to-amend-the-h-res-providing-that-the-rules (accessed 2026-10-17).