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House roll call 821 · 27th Congress · Dec 21, 1842

To amend the resolution that the committee of claims be authorized to continue in employment their clerk at the compensation heretofore allowed him until the fu

On Dec 21, 1842, the House voted 132–64. Result: passed. By party: Others 46–62, Democrats 85–2, Independents 1–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
132
No
64
Did not vote
60
Date
Dec 21, 1842

By party

  • Democrats85 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others46 yes · 62 no · 42 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 amend the resolution that the committee…: House Vote, Dec 21, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-821/to-amend-the-resolution-that-the-committee-of-claims (accessed 2026-10-17).