To pass H.R. 516, (8-24-42), relating to the payment of the florida militia for services in the years 1839 and 1840.

On Aug 8, 1842, the House voted 95–40 (HR 516). Result: passed. By party: Others 49–35, Democrats 46–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 95
No: 40
Did not vote: 121
Date: Aug 8, 1842

By party

Democrats46 yes · 5 no · 54 didn’t vote
Others49 yes · 35 no · 66 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Winter Payne D-AL voted no
John Randall Reding D-NH voted no
Andrew Wheeler Doig D-NY voted no
David P. Brewster D-NY voted no
John Snyder D-PA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 516, (8-24-42), relating to the…: House Vote, Aug 8, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-699/to-pass-h-r-516-8-24-42-relating (accessed 2026-10-17).