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House roll call 44 · 27th Congress · Jun 12, 1841

To refer a petition praying for a general bankruptcy law to the judiciary committee, with instructions to inquire into the expediency of reporting such a law at

On Jun 12, 1841, the House voted 93–89. Result: passed. By party: Others 78–32, Democrats 15–56, Independents 0–1. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
93
No
89
Did not vote
74
Date
Jun 12, 1841

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 56 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others78 yes · 32 no · 40 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 refer a petition praying for a general…: House Vote, Jun 12, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-44/to-refer-a-petition-praying-for-a-general-bankruptcy (accessed 2026-10-17).