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House roll call 617 · 27th Congress · Jul 2, 1842

To amend H.R. 73, by providing for the acceptance of an "authenticated copy", in place of the "original", requested in MR. Adam's resolution demanding the expos

On Jul 2, 1842, the House voted 94–80 (HR 73). Result: passed. By party: Others 17–79, Democrats 76–1, Independents 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
80
Did not vote
82
Date
Jul 2, 1842

By party

  • Democrats76 yes · 1 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 79 no · 54 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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