To pass H.R. 468, (8-24-42), calling for an appropriation of $13,000 per annum for the establishment of a police force in the district of columbia. (p. 70,571)

On Jun 2, 1842, the House voted 84–77 (HR 468). Result: passed. By party: Others 76–19, Democrats 8–57, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 77
Did not vote: 95
Date: Jun 2, 1842

By party

Democrats8 yes · 57 no · 40 didn’t vote
Others76 yes · 19 no · 55 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
Romulus Mitchell Saunders D-NC voted yes
Charles Goadsby Ferris D-NY voted yes
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes
Peter Newhard D-PA voted yes
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
Samuel Lewis Hays D-VA voted yes

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. 468, (8-24-42), calling for an…: House Vote, Jun 2, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-553/to-pass-h-r-468-8-24-42-calling (accessed 2026-10-17).