To table the resolution that all debate in the committee of the whole on H.R. 659, making appropriations for the navy for jan. 1 to june 30, 1843, and the follo

On Feb 8, 1843, the House voted 68–95 (HR 659). Result: failed. By party: Others 6–89, Democrats 61–6, Independents 1–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 68
No: 95
Did not vote: 93
Date: Feb 8, 1843

By party

Democrats61 yes · 6 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 89 no · 55 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Cummins Edwards D-MO voted no
John Sanford D-NY voted no
Samuel Smith Bowne D-NY voted no
William Doan D-OH voted no
James Gerry D-PA voted no
Samuel Wilds Trotti D-SC voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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