To table H.R. 468, (8-24-42), establishing a police force for the protection of property in the city of washington. (p. 920-1,2)

On Aug 20, 1842, the House voted 79–106 (HR 468). Result: failed. By party: Others 15–98, Democrats 63–8, Independents 1–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 79
No: 106
Did not vote: 71
Date: Aug 20, 1842

By party

Democrats63 yes · 8 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 98 no · 37 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted no
John Bennett Dawson D-LA voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
Peter Newhard D-PA voted no
George May Keim D-PA voted no
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA voted no
Henry White Beeson D-PA voted no
John Campbell D-SC 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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