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House roll call 858 · 27th Congress · Jan 20, 1843

To table the motion to print the reports of the committee on commerce regarding a memorial on the subject of the imprisonment of free colored seamen arriving in

On Jan 20, 1843, the House voted 73–114. Result: failed. By party: Others 18–91, Democrats 54–23, Independents 1–0. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
73
No
114
Did not vote
69
Date
Jan 20, 1843

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 23 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others18 yes · 91 no · 41 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 table the motion to print the reports of…: House Vote, Jan 20, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-858/to-table-the-motion-to-print-the-reports-of (accessed 2026-10-17).