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House roll call 709 · 27th Congress · Aug 12, 1842

To order the engrossment of H.R. 418 (8-30-42), providing an appropriation for marine hospital sites. (p. 521-2, 883-2,3)

On Aug 12, 1842, the House voted 86–67 (HR 418). Result: passed. By party: Others 67–23, Democrats 19–43, Independents 0–1. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
86
No
67
Did not vote
103
Date
Aug 12, 1842

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 43 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others67 yes · 23 no · 60 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 H.R. 418…: House Vote, Aug 12, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-709/to-order-the-engrossment-of-h-r-418-8 (accessed 2026-10-17).