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House roll call 302 · 27th Congress · Jan 11, 1842

To sustain the decision of the chair that the house should dispense with the presentation of further petitions and proceed with the regular business. (p. 117,

On Jan 11, 1842, the House voted 116–84. Result: passed. By party: Others 105–17, Democrats 11–67. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
116
No
84
Did not vote
56
Date
Jan 11, 1842

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 67 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others105 yes · 17 no · 28 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 sustain the decision of the chair that…: House Vote, Jan 11, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-302/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-that-the (accessed 2026-10-17).