To table the resolution specifying one hour as a time limit for debate on the part of any single number of the house on given question. (p. 620-1)

On Jun 13, 1842, the House voted 83–113. Result: failed. By party: Others 8–105, Democrats 75–8. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 83
No: 113
Did not vote: 60
Date: Jun 13, 1842

By party

Democrats75 yes · 8 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 105 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Smith Houston D-AL voted no
Edward Cross D-AR voted no
William Orlando Butler D-KY voted no
James Wray Williams D-MD voted no
John B. Weller D-OH voted no
Henry White Beeson D-PA voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
George Washington Hopkins D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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