To pass the resolution regarding the dispensation of stationery.

On Mar 4, 1842, the House voted 161–22. Result: passed. By party: Others 99–9, Democrats 61–13, Independents 1–0. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 161
No: 22
Did not vote: 73
Date: Mar 4, 1842

By party

Democrats61 yes · 13 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others99 yes · 9 no · 42 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Andrew Kennedy D-IN voted no
Richard David Davis D-NY voted no
James Graham Clinton D-NY voted no
Andrew Wheeler Doig D-NY voted no
David P. Brewster D-NY voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
Samuel Smith Bowne D-NY voted no
Ezra Dean D-OH voted no
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted no
Amos Gustine D-PA voted no
Henry White Beeson D-PA voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
James Rogers 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass the resolution regarding the…: House Vote, Mar 4, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-417/to-pass-the-resolution-regarding-the-dispensation-of-stationery (accessed 2026-10-17).