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House roll call 540 · 27th Congress · Jun 1, 1842

To sustain the decision of the chair, ruling out of order a motion to table H.R. 112. (p. 564)

On Jun 1, 1842, the House voted 122–22 (HR 112). Result: passed. By party: Others 96–0, Democrats 26–22. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
122
No
22
Did not vote
112
Date
Jun 1, 1842

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 22 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Others96 yes · 0 no · 54 didn’t vote

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 sustain the decision of the chair, ruling…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-540/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-ruling-out (accessed 2026-10-17).