To pass bill S. 175, (april 14, 1842), which authorizes the construction of an iron war steamer for harbor defence at a cost not to exceed $550,000. (p. 400)

On Apr 8, 1842, the House voted 140–31 (S 175). Result: passed. By party: Others 86–15, Democrats 53–16, Independents 1–0. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 140
No: 31
Did not vote: 85
Date: Apr 8, 1842

By party

Democrats53 yes · 16 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others86 yes · 15 no · 49 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Mark Anthony Cooper D-GA voted no
John Reynolds D-IL voted no
Linn Boyd D-KY voted no
John Thomson Mason D-MD voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-MS voted no
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
John Randall Reding D-NH voted no
Richard David Davis D-NY voted no
Andrew Wheeler Doig D-NY voted no
George Sweeny D-OH voted no
John Snyder D-PA voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
Abraham Mcclellan D-TN voted no
Cave Johnson D-TN voted no
William Osborne Goode D-VA 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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