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House roll call 292 · 27th Congress · Jan 7, 1842

To table the question of receiving the petition from the citizens of the county of philadelphia, pennsylvania, requesting Congress not to admit any new state in

On Jan 7, 1842, the House voted 102–82. Result: passed. By party: Others 40–68, Democrats 61–14, Independents 1–0. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
102
No
82
Did not vote
72
Date
Jan 7, 1842

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 14 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others40 yes · 68 no · 42 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 table the question of receiving the…: House Vote, Jan 7, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-292/to-table-the-question-of-receiving-the-petition-from (accessed 2026-10-17).