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House roll call 738 · 27th Congress · Aug 17, 1842

To dispense with further proceedings in the call of the house. (p. 907-1)

On Aug 17, 1842, the House voted 82–68. Result: passed. By party: Others 66–28, Democrats 15–40, Independents 1–0. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
82
No
68
Did not vote
106
Date
Aug 17, 1842

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 40 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others66 yes · 28 no · 56 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 dispense with further proceedings in the…: House Vote, Aug 17, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-738/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-in-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).