To pass S. 53 (8-17-42). (p. 884-1)

On Aug 12, 1842, the House voted 82–70 (S 53). Result: passed. By party: Others 25–57, Democrats 56–13, Independents 1–0. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 82
No: 70
Did not vote: 104
Date: Aug 12, 1842

By party

Democrats56 yes · 13 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others25 yes · 57 no · 68 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
John Randall Reding D-NH voted no
Joseph Egbert D-NY voted no
John Mckeon D-NY voted no
Richard David Davis D-NY voted no
John Van Buren D-NY voted no
Jacob Houck Jr. D-NY voted no
Andrew Wheeler Doig D-NY voted no
Samuel Gordon D-NY voted no
Almon Heath Read D-PA voted no
Albert Gallatin Marchand D-PA voted no
John Winston Jones D-VA voted no
Walter Coles D-VA 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 S. 53 (8-17-42). (p. 884-1): House Vote, Aug 12, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-715/to-pass-s-53-8-17-42-p-884 (accessed 2026-10-17).