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House roll call 370 · 27th Congress · Jan 29, 1842

To sustain the decision of the chair overruling point of order that bill S. 72 (1/31/42), as it went from the house was not a bill for raising revenue, but inst

On Jan 29, 1842, the House voted 117–76 (S 72). Result: passed. By party: Others 110–4, Democrats 7–71, Independents 0–1. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
117
No
76
Did not vote
63
Date
Jan 29, 1842

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 71 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others110 yes · 4 no · 36 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 sustain the decision of the chair…: House Vote, Jan 29, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-370/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-overruling-point (accessed 2026-10-17).