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House roll call 829 · 27th Congress · Dec 30, 1842

To reconsider the vote by which the house passed H.R. 305, for the relief of john MC colgan.

On Dec 30, 1842, the House voted 70–96 (HR 305). Result: failed. By party: Others 24–71, Democrats 46–25. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
70
No
96
Did not vote
90
Date
Dec 30, 1842

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 25 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others24 yes · 71 no · 55 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 reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, Dec 30, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-829/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-passed (accessed 2026-10-17).