To pass H.R. 469, (7-27-42), providing for the lighting of the streets of the city of washington. (p. 571)

On Jun 2, 1842, the House voted 78–67 (HR 469). Result: passed. By party: Others 71–18, Democrats 7–49. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 78
No: 67
Did not vote: 111
Date: Jun 2, 1842

By party

Democrats7 yes · 49 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others71 yes · 18 no · 61 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
James Wray Williams D-MD voted yes
Romulus Mitchell Saunders D-NC voted yes
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
John Campbell D-SC 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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