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House roll call 493 · 27th Congress · Apr 22, 1842

To table the motion to strike out of the journal of the 29th of march the motion of john q. Adams which provided permission to the members to hand over petition

On Apr 22, 1842, the House voted 74–93. Result: failed. By party: Others 66–31, Democrats 8–61, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
74
No
93
Did not vote
89
Date
Apr 22, 1842

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 61 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others66 yes · 31 no · 53 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 table the motion to strike out of the…: House Vote, Apr 22, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-493/to-table-the-motion-to-strike-out-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).