To amend H.R. 645, (3-1-43), by providing for continuance of the cumberland road in ohio, indiana and illinois. (p. 303-1,3)

On Feb 17, 1843, the House voted 65–127 (HR 645). Result: failed. By party: Others 55–57, Democrats 10–69, Independents 0–1. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 65
No: 127
Did not vote: 64
Date: Feb 17, 1843

By party

Democrats10 yes · 69 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others55 yes · 57 no · 38 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
John Reynolds D-IL voted yes
Andrew Kennedy D-IN voted yes
John B. Weller D-OH voted yes
William Medill D-OH voted yes
John Hastings D-OH voted yes
Ezra Dean D-OH voted yes
Peter Newhard D-PA voted yes
Henry White Beeson D-PA voted yes
Lewis Steenrod D-VA voted yes

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 H.R. 645, (3-1-43), by providing…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-905/to-amend-h-r-645-3-1-43-by (accessed 2026-10-17).