To concur with the amendment of the committee of the whole to H.R. 472, providing an increase in the duty on blankets from 25% to 30%. (p. 752-3,761-2)

On Jul 16, 1842, the House voted 106–115 (HR 472). Result: failed. By party: Others 104–24, Democrats 2–90, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 106
No: 115
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jul 16, 1842

By party

Democrats2 yes · 90 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others104 yes · 24 no · 22 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Almon Heath Read D-PA 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 concur with the amendment of the…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-632/to-concur-with-the-amendment-of-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).