To table the petition of MR. James relative to a memorial from citizens of pa., in regard to certain alleged violations of the constitution in the freedom of SP

On Jan 18, 1842, the House voted 88–73. Result: passed. By party: Others 35–66, Democrats 52–7, Independents 1–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 88
No: 73
Did not vote: 95
Date: Jan 18, 1842

By party

Democrats52 yes · 7 no · 46 didn’t vote
Others35 yes · 66 no · 49 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Andrew Kennedy D-IN voted no
Richard David Davis D-NY voted no
James Graham Clinton D-NY voted no
Andrew Wheeler Doig D-NY voted no
David P. Brewster D-NY voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
Amos Gustine 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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