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House roll call 680 · 27th Congress · Jul 29, 1842

To authorize the printing of the report and resolutions relating to the refusal of the secretary of war to accede to the request of the house for information on

On Jul 29, 1842, the House voted 92–67. Result: passed. By party: Others 88–5, Democrats 4–62. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
92
No
67
Did not vote
97
Date
Jul 29, 1842

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 62 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others88 yes · 5 no · 57 didn’t vote

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 authorize the printing of the report and…: House Vote, Jul 29, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-680/to-authorize-the-printing-of-the-report-and-resolutions (accessed 2026-10-17).