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House roll call 320 · 27th Congress · Jan 14, 1842

To postpone the order of business for the purpose of taking up private business.

On Jan 14, 1842, the House voted 89–118. Result: failed. By party: Others 45–76, Democrats 43–42, Independents 1–0. 42 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
118
Did not vote
49
Date
Jan 14, 1842

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 42 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others45 yes · 76 no · 29 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 postpone the order of business for the…: House Vote, Jan 14, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-320/to-postpone-the-order-of-business-for-the-purpose (accessed 2026-10-17).