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House roll call 693 · 27th Congress · Aug 4, 1842

To concur with an amendment of the committee of the whole to S. 283, applying the double rations clause to generals or other officers commanding geographical mi

On Aug 4, 1842, the House voted 67–107 (S 283). Result: failed. By party: Others 64–42, Democrats 3–65. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
67
No
107
Did not vote
82
Date
Aug 4, 1842

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 65 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others64 yes · 42 no · 44 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 concur with an amendment of the committee…: House Vote, Aug 4, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-693/to-concur-with-an-amendment-of-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).