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House roll call 382 · 27th Congress · Feb 7, 1842

To receive the petition of the 46 inhabitants of haverhill, in the state of mass., praying Congress immediately to adopt measures peaceably to dissolve the unio

On Feb 7, 1842, the House voted 40–166. Result: failed. By party: Others 38–84, Democrats 2–81, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
40
No
166
Did not vote
50
Date
Feb 7, 1842

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 81 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others38 yes · 84 no · 28 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 receive the petition of the 46…: House Vote, Feb 7, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-382/to-receive-the-petition-of-the-46-inhabitants-of (accessed 2026-10-17).