To table the resolution providing that ways and means meet the demands to be made upon the treasury by current appropriations bills. (p. 921-2,3)

On Aug 20, 1842, the House voted 60–104. Result: failed. By party: Others 56–42, Democrats 4–61, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 60
No: 104
Did not vote: 92
Date: Aug 20, 1842

By party

Democrats4 yes · 61 no · 40 didn’t vote
Others56 yes · 42 no · 52 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Junius Black D-GA voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
Archibald Hunter Arrington D-NC voted yes
John Mckeon D-NY voted yes

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 table the resolution providing that ways…: House Vote, Aug 20, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-750/to-table-the-resolution-providing-that-ways-and-means (accessed 2026-10-17).