To suspend the rules in order to permit MR ingersoll to introduce a resolution authorizing extra allowances for clerks, pages and messengers out of the continge

On Aug 30, 1842, the House voted 89–83. Result: passed. By party: Others 16–79, Democrats 72–4, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 89
No: 83
Did not vote: 84
Date: Aug 30, 1842

By party

Democrats72 yes · 4 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 79 no · 55 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Linn Boyd D-KY voted no
Archibald Hunter Arrington D-NC voted no
Almon Heath Read 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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