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House roll call 781 · 27th Congress · Aug 29, 1842

To table H.R. 547, providing revenue from imports. (p. 963-2,3)

On Aug 29, 1842, the House voted 104–97 (HR 547). Result: passed. By party: Others 103–13, Democrats 1–83, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
97
Did not vote
55
Date
Aug 29, 1842

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 83 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others103 yes · 13 no · 34 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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