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House roll call 401 · 27th Congress · Feb 21, 1842

To amend the h.res. Reported by the committee on contingent expenses of the house which res. Relates to the number, designation, and duties of the officers and

On Feb 21, 1842, the House voted 20–144. Result: failed. By party: Others 9–83, Democrats 11–60, Independents 0–1. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
20
No
144
Did not vote
92
Date
Feb 21, 1842

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 60 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 83 no · 58 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 amend the h.res. Reported by the…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-401/to-amend-the-h-res-reported-by-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).