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House roll call 293 · 27th Congress · Jan 7, 1842

To table the petition from legal voters of russia township, county of lorain, state of ohio, against the adoption of any rule limiting or impairing the constitu

On Jan 7, 1842, the House voted 99–89. Result: passed. By party: Others 38–71, Democrats 60–18, Independents 1–0. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
89
Did not vote
68
Date
Jan 7, 1842

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 18 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others38 yes · 71 no · 41 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 petition from legal voters of…: House Vote, Jan 7, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-293/to-table-the-petition-from-legal-voters-of-russia (accessed 2026-10-17).