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House roll call 908 · 27th Congress · Feb 18, 1843

To pass the res. That the committee of claims be authorized to employ a clerk annually from the end of the present session of Congress, to be paid monthly by TH

On Feb 18, 1843, the House voted 99–73. Result: passed. By party: Others 93–11, Democrats 6–62. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
73
Did not vote
84
Date
Feb 18, 1843

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 62 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others93 yes · 11 no · 46 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 pass the res. That the committee of…: House Vote, Feb 18, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-908/to-pass-the-res-that-the-committee-of-claims (accessed 2026-10-17).