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House roll call 8 · 27th Congress · Jun 1, 1841

To amend the motion to print 10,000 copies of the President's message to call for the printing of 15,000.

On Jun 1, 1841, the House voted 97–121. Result: failed. By party: Others 90–44, Democrats 7–76, Independents 0–1. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
121
Did not vote
38
Date
Jun 1, 1841

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 76 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others90 yes · 44 no · 16 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the motion to print 10,000 copies…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-8/to-amend-the-motion-to-print-10-000-copies (accessed 2026-10-17).