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House roll call 392 · 27th Congress · Feb 15, 1842

To agree with the instructions authorizing the comm. Of the whole house on the state of the union to strike out every item of appropriation which was not author

On Feb 15, 1842, the House voted 144–22 (HR 74). Result: passed. By party: Others 77–21, Democrats 66–1, Independents 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
144
No
22
Did not vote
90
Date
Feb 15, 1842

By party

  • Democrats66 yes · 1 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others77 yes · 21 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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