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House roll call 458 · 27th Congress · Mar 28, 1842

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 39. (p. 362)

On Mar 28, 1842, the House voted 121–53 (HR 39). Result: passed. By party: Others 67–31, Democrats 53–22, Independents 1–0. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
121
No
53
Did not vote
82
Date
Mar 28, 1842

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 22 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others67 yes · 31 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Mar 28, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-458/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).