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House roll call 755 · 27th Congress · Aug 22, 1842

To pass H.R. 472. (p. 926-2)

On Aug 22, 1842, the House voted 104–103 (HR 472). Result: passed. By party: Others 84–39, Democrats 20–63, Independents 0–1. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
103
Did not vote
49
Date
Aug 22, 1842

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 63 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others84 yes · 39 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 pass H.R. 472. (p. 926-2): House Vote, Aug 22, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-755/to-pass-h-r-472-p-926-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).