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House roll call 480 · 27th Congress · Apr 14, 1842

To amend H.R. 39, preventing the sale of stock issued under this bill at a rate of discount which would cause a loss to the United States from the par value of

On Apr 14, 1842, the House voted 80–101 (HR 39). Result: failed. By party: Others 6–99, Democrats 73–2, Independents 1–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
101
Did not vote
75
Date
Apr 14, 1842

By party

  • Democrats73 yes · 2 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 99 no · 45 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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