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House roll call 276 · 27th Congress · Dec 13, 1841

To adopt the house res. Providing that the office of assistant doorkeeper is not necessary for the service of this house, and that the same is hereby abolished

On Dec 13, 1841, the House voted 177–24. Result: passed. By party: Others 99–22, Democrats 77–2, Independents 1–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
177
No
24
Did not vote
55
Date
Dec 13, 1841

By party

  • Democrats77 yes · 2 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others99 yes · 22 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 adopt the house res. Providing that the…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-276/to-adopt-the-house-res-providing-that-the-office (accessed 2026-10-17).