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House roll call 740 · 27th Congress · Aug 17, 1842

To adopt the report of select committee severely censuring the President's action in vetoing the general tariff and calling attention to his efforts to levy mil

On Aug 17, 1842, the House voted 100–80. Result: passed. By party: Others 100–5, Democrats 0–74, Independents 0–1.

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

Yes
100
No
80
Did not vote
76
Date
Aug 17, 1842

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 74 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others100 yes · 5 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 adopt the report of select committee…: House Vote, Aug 17, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-740/to-adopt-the-report-of-select-committee-severely-censuring (accessed 2026-10-17).