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House roll call 808 · 27th Congress · Dec 12, 1842

To table the resolution to rescind house rule 21. (p. 42-1)

On Dec 12, 1842, the House voted 106–102. Result: passed. By party: Others 37–85, Democrats 69–17. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
102
Did not vote
48
Date
Dec 12, 1842

By party

  • Democrats69 yes · 17 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others37 yes · 85 no · 28 didn’t vote

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 table the resolution to rescind house…: House Vote, Dec 12, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-808/to-table-the-resolution-to-rescind-house-rule-21 (accessed 2026-10-17).