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House roll call 298 · 27th Congress · Jan 8, 1842

To adjourn, motion made during debate on the memorials from louisville, ky., requesting a repeal of S. 3, a bill passed in the last session of Congress to estab

On Jan 8, 1842, the House voted 38–158. Result: failed. By party: Others 34–77, Democrats 4–80, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
38
No
158
Did not vote
60
Date
Jan 8, 1842

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 80 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others34 yes · 77 no · 39 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 adjourn, motion made during debate on the…: House Vote, Jan 8, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-298/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-debate-on-the-memorials (accessed 2026-10-17).