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House roll call 546 · 27th Congress · Jun 2, 1842

To pass H.R. 384, (7-27-42), incorporating the national institution for the promotion of science. (p. 569)

On Jun 2, 1842, the House voted 105–66 (HR 384). Result: passed. By party: Others 98–2, Democrats 7–63, Independents 0–1. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
66
Did not vote
85
Date
Jun 2, 1842

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 63 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others98 yes · 2 no · 50 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 pass H.R. 384, (7-27-42), incorporating…: House Vote, Jun 2, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-546/to-pass-h-r-384-7-27-42-incorporating (accessed 2026-10-17).