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House roll call 500 · 27th Congress · Apr 30, 1842

To table the appeal relative to the speaker's decision to order the discontinuance of debate on the memorial presented by MR. Adams of mass. On the grounds that

On Apr 30, 1842, the House voted 97–69. Result: passed. By party: Others 91–8, Democrats 6–60, Independents 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
69
Did not vote
90
Date
Apr 30, 1842

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 60 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others91 yes · 8 no · 51 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 appeal relative to the…: House Vote, Apr 30, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-500/to-table-the-appeal-relative-to-the-speakers-decision (accessed 2026-10-17).