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House roll call 741 · 27th Congress · Aug 17, 1842

To adopt the resolution of the select committee providing for an amendment to the constitution of the U.S. In the 7th section of the first article, to wit: ins

On Aug 17, 1842, the House voted 99–90. Result: passed. By party: Others 99–12, Democrats 0–77, Independents 0–1.

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

Yes
99
No
90
Did not vote
67
Date
Aug 17, 1842

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 77 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others99 yes · 12 no · 39 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 resolution of the select…: House Vote, Aug 17, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-741/to-adopt-the-resolution-of-the-select-committee-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).