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House roll call 716 · 27th Congress · Aug 12, 1842

To suspend the rules in order to permit H.R. 547, (5-stat-548-,8-30-42), a bill providing revenue from duties on imports, to be introduced. (p. 884-1,2)

On Aug 12, 1842, the House voted 43–117 (HR 547). Result: failed. By party: Others 7–80, Democrats 36–36, Independents 0–1. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
43
No
117
Did not vote
96
Date
Aug 12, 1842

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 36 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 80 no · 63 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 suspend the rules in order to permit H.R…: House Vote, Aug 12, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-716/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-permit-h (accessed 2026-10-17).