To concur with the Senate amend. To H.R. 331, (8-27-42), a bill confirming the sales of public lands in certain cases, which amendment secures the right of pre-

On Aug 20, 1842, the House voted 66–101 (HR 331). Result: failed. By party: Others 16–89, Democrats 50–12. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 66
No: 101
Did not vote: 89
Date: Aug 20, 1842

By party

Democrats50 yes · 12 no · 43 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 89 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Wray Williams D-MD voted no
John Thomson Mason D-MD voted no
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
Romulus Mitchell Saunders D-NC voted no
John Randall Reding D-NH voted no
John Mckeon D-NY voted no
John Van Buren D-NY voted no
Jacob Houck Jr. D-NY voted no
Samuel Gordon D-NY voted no
John B. Weller D-OH voted no
Cave Johnson D-TN voted no
Samuel Lewis Hays 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 concur with the Senate amend. To H.R…: House Vote, Aug 20, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-748/to-concur-with-the-senate-amend-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).