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House roll call 648 · 27th Congress · Jul 18, 1842

To order the engrossment of H.R. 257, (8-4-42), providing for the armed occupation and settlement of the unoccupied peninsula of florida. (p. 574-3,766-1)

On Jul 18, 1842, the House voted 81–50 (HR 257). Result: passed. By party: Others 21–50, Democrats 60–0.

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

Yes
81
No
50
Did not vote
125
Date
Jul 18, 1842

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 0 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others21 yes · 50 no · 79 didn’t vote

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 order the engrossment of H.R. 257…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-648/to-order-the-engrossment-of-h-r-257-8 (accessed 2026-10-17).