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House roll call 597 · 27th Congress · Jun 17, 1842

To concur in the first division of the Senate's amends. To bill H.R. 73, providing for an increase in the ratio from 50,179 to 70,680. (p. 623-1,649-3)

On Jun 17, 1842, the House voted 113–104 (HR 73). Result: passed. By party: Others 74–52, Democrats 38–52, Independents 1–0. 38 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
104
Did not vote
39
Date
Jun 17, 1842

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 52 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others74 yes · 52 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 concur in the first division of the…: House Vote, Jun 17, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-597/to-concur-in-the-first-division-of-the-senates (accessed 2026-10-17).