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House roll call 696 · 27th Congress · Aug 8, 1842

To concur in an amendment of a bill regulating the taking of testimony in cases of contested elections, which amendment instructs the clerk of the house to plac

On Aug 8, 1842, the House voted 99–79 (HR 210). Result: passed. By party: Others 98–8, Democrats 1–70, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
79
Did not vote
78
Date
Aug 8, 1842

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 70 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others98 yes · 8 no · 44 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 concur in an amendment of a bill…: House Vote, Aug 8, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-696/to-concur-in-an-amendment-of-a-bill-regulating (accessed 2026-10-17).