To order the previous question on the memorials asking for a repeal of the uniform bankruptcy law. (p. 134-1,2,133-1,2)

On Jan 15, 1842, the House voted 114–87. Result: passed. By party: Others 33–81, Democrats 80–6, Independents 1–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 114
No: 87
Did not vote: 55
Date: Jan 15, 1842

By party

Democrats80 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others33 yes · 81 no · 36 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-MS voted no
James I. Roosevelt D-NY voted no
John Mckeon D-NY voted no
David P. Brewster D-NY voted no
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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