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House roll call 817 · 27th Congress · Dec 14, 1842

To suspend the rules in order to move to amend the 19th joint rule of the two houses of Congress by making rule read, "to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liqu

On Dec 14, 1842, the House voted 125–52. Result: passed. By party: Others 88–18, Democrats 37–33, Independents 0–1. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
125
No
52
Did not vote
79
Date
Dec 14, 1842

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 33 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others88 yes · 18 no · 44 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 suspend the rules in order to move to…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-817/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-move-to (accessed 2026-10-17).