To adjourn, motion made during debate on agreeing to the amendment to house rule 132.

On Feb 21, 1842, the House voted 72–108. Result: failed. By party: Others 6–103, Democrats 65–5, Independents 1–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 72
No: 108
Did not vote: 76
Date: Feb 21, 1842

By party

Democrats65 yes · 5 no · 35 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 103 no · 41 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Mark Anthony Cooper D-GA voted no
John Bennett Dawson D-LA voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
Henry White Beeson D-PA voted no
John Campbell D-SC 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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