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House roll call 785 · 27th Congress · Aug 29, 1842

To concur with the first amendment of the Senate to H.R. 210 establishing the fact that no part of this act shall apply to any person elected a representative i

On Aug 29, 1842, the House voted 91–106 (HR 210). Result: failed. By party: Others 13–103, Democrats 77–3, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
91
No
106
Did not vote
59
Date
Aug 29, 1842

By party

  • Democrats77 yes · 3 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 103 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 concur with the first amendment of the…: House Vote, Aug 29, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-785/to-concur-with-the-first-amendment-of-the-senate (accessed 2026-10-17).