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House roll call 336 · 27th Congress · Jan 17, 1842

To order a call of the house, motion made during discussion of bill H.R. 72. (p. 138-1)

On Jan 17, 1842, the House voted 48–156. Result: failed. By party: Others 44–74, Democrats 4–81, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
48
No
156
Did not vote
52
Date
Jan 17, 1842

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 81 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others44 yes · 74 no · 32 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 order a call of the house, motion made…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-336/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).