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House roll call 806 · 27th Congress · Dec 8, 1842

To order the main question on the resolution to rescind house rule 21. (p. 39-3)

On Dec 8, 1842, the House voted 95–100. Result: failed. By party: Others 88–24, Democrats 7–75, Independents 0–1. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
100
Did not vote
61
Date
Dec 8, 1842

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 75 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others88 yes · 24 no · 38 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 order the main question on the resolution…: House Vote, Dec 8, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-806/to-order-the-main-question-on-the-resolution-to (accessed 2026-10-17).