To resolve into a committee of the whole. (p. 783-1)

On Jul 23, 1842, the House voted 83–85. Result: failed. By party: Others 20–81, Democrats 62–4, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 83
No: 85
Did not vote: 88
Date: Jul 23, 1842

By party

Democrats62 yes · 4 no · 39 didn’t vote
Others20 yes · 81 no · 49 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
Romulus Mitchell Saunders D-NC voted no
George Sweeny D-OH voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll 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 resolve into a committee of the whole…: House Vote, Jul 23, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-666/to-resolve-into-a-committee-of-the-whole-p (accessed 2026-10-17).