To concur with the amendment of the committee of the whole to H.R. 472, reducing the duty on iron in bars or bolts, not manufactured in whole or in part by roll

On Jul 16, 1842, the House voted 141–77 (HR 472). Result: passed. By party: Others 56–68, Democrats 84–9, Independents 1–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 141
No: 77
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jul 16, 1842

By party

Democrats84 yes · 9 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others56 yes · 68 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Joseph Fornance D-PA voted no
Peter Newhard D-PA voted no
George May Keim D-PA voted no
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA voted no
Almon Heath Read D-PA voted no
Albert Gallatin Marchand D-PA voted no
Henry White Beeson D-PA voted no
William Jack D-PA voted no
Arnold Plumer D-PA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur with the amendment of the…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-638/to-concur-with-the-amendment-of-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).