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House roll call 398 · 27th Congress · Feb 21, 1842

To move the previous question on agreeing to the amendment to house rule 132.

On Feb 21, 1842, the House voted 95–92. Result: passed. By party: Others 94–15, Democrats 1–76, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
92
Did not vote
69
Date
Feb 21, 1842

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 76 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others94 yes · 15 no · 41 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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