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House roll call 308 · 27th Congress · Jan 12, 1842

To suspend the rules and take up for consideration the h.res. Saying that in consideration of the urgent necessity of the treasury, debate on H.R. 67, to author

On Jan 12, 1842, the House voted 119–65. Result: passed. By party: Others 106–6, Democrats 12–59, Independents 1–0. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
119
No
65
Did not vote
72
Date
Jan 12, 1842

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 59 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others106 yes · 6 no · 38 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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