To sustain the ruling of the chair, placing MR. Shield's motion to reconsider in order, following MR. Fillmore's challenge, motion made during debate on H.R. 54

On Jul 27, 1842, the House voted 143–34 (HR 548). Result: passed. By party: Others 73–29, Democrats 70–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 143
No: 34
Did not vote: 79
Date: Jul 27, 1842

By party

Democrats70 yes · 5 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others73 yes · 29 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Albert Floyd D-NY voted no
Joseph Egbert D-NY voted no
Richard David Davis D-NY voted no
Charles Brown D-PA voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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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