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House roll call 940 · 27th Congress · Feb 28, 1843

To pass H.R. 697, (3-3-43), providing for carrying into effect the treaty between the U.S. And great britain, concluded at washington aug. 9, 1842.

On Feb 28, 1843, the House voted 137–39 (HR 697). Result: passed. By party: Others 96–6, Democrats 40–33, Independents 1–0. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
137
No
39
Did not vote
80
Date
Feb 28, 1843

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 33 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others96 yes · 6 no · 48 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 pass H.R. 697, (3-3-43), providing for…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-940/to-pass-h-r-697-3-3-43-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).