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House roll call 7 · 27th Congress · Jun 1, 1841

To table the h.res. Providing for the numbering of seats and drawing of lots for them to assure a more equitable distribution. (p. 9-3)

On Jun 1, 1841, the House voted 93–121. Result: failed. By party: Others 71–59, Democrats 21–62, Independents 1–0. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
93
No
121
Did not vote
42
Date
Jun 1, 1841

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 62 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others71 yes · 59 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 table the h.res. Providing for the…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-7/to-table-the-h-res-providing-for-the-numbering (accessed 2026-10-17).