To pass S. 280, (5-stat-579, 8-31-42), reorganizing the bureaus, navy yards etc. Of the navy dept. (p. 888-2,973-1)

On Aug 30, 1842, the House voted 96–106 (S 280). Result: failed. By party: Others 11–104, Democrats 84–2, Independents 1–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 96
No: 106
Did not vote: 54
Date: Aug 30, 1842

By party

Democrats84 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 104 no · 35 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Almon Heath Read D-PA voted no
George Booth Cary D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 280, (5-stat-579, 8-31-42)…: House Vote, Aug 30, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-788/to-pass-s-280-5-stat-579-8-31 (accessed 2026-10-17).