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House roll call 527 · 27th Congress · May 21, 1842

To resolve into committee of the whole in order to consider bill H.R. 76. (p. 521)

On May 21, 1842, the House voted 84–69 (HR 76). Result: passed. By party: Others 40–42, Democrats 43–27, Independents 1–0. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
84
No
69
Did not vote
103
Date
May 21, 1842

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 27 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others40 yes · 42 no · 68 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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