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House roll call 644 · 27th Congress · Jul 16, 1842

To concur with the amendment of the committee of the whole to H.R. 472, providing for the payment of drawback, equal to the duty paid on hemp or grass, upon the

On Jul 16, 1842, the House voted 87–123 (HR 472). Result: failed. By party: Others 75–45, Democrats 12–77, Independents 0–1. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
123
Did not vote
46
Date
Jul 16, 1842

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 77 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others75 yes · 45 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 with the amendment of the…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-644/to-concur-with-the-amendment-of-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).