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House roll call 791 · 27th Congress · Aug 30, 1842

To adopt the resolution establishing the protest of the President of the U.S. Against the votes and proceedings of the house as a breach of privileges of this h

On Aug 30, 1842, the House voted 94–80. Result: passed. By party: Others 17–79, Democrats 76–1, Independents 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
80
Did not vote
82
Date
Aug 30, 1842

By party

  • Democrats76 yes · 1 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 79 no · 54 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 adopt the resolution establishing the…: House Vote, Aug 30, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-791/to-adopt-the-resolution-establishing-the-protest-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).