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House roll call 686 · 27th Congress · Aug 1, 1842

To order the engrossment of the bill H.R. 539, (8-27-42), legalizing and making appropriations for such necessary subjects as have been usually included in the

On Aug 1, 1842, the House voted 91–78 (HR 539). Result: passed. By party: Others 79–25, Democrats 12–52, Independents 0–1. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
91
No
78
Did not vote
87
Date
Aug 1, 1842

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 52 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others79 yes · 25 no · 46 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 order the engrossment of the bill H.R…: House Vote, Aug 1, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-686/to-order-the-engrossment-of-the-bill-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).