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House roll call 459 · 27th Congress · Mar 31, 1842

To amend H.R. 39, by eliminating all of the first line of the fourth secton following the word "that", and providing for the issuance of stock by authority of t

On Mar 31, 1842, the House voted 97–99 (HR 39). Result: failed. By party: Others 95–21, Democrats 2–77, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
99
Did not vote
60
Date
Mar 31, 1842

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 77 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others95 yes · 21 no · 34 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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