To adjourn, motion made during debate on the s.j. Res. Relating to the 16th rule of both houses. (p. 387-2)

On Mar 2, 1843, the House voted 81–86. Result: failed. By party: Others 14–80, Democrats 67–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 81
No: 86
Did not vote: 89
Date: Mar 2, 1843

By party

Democrats67 yes · 6 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 80 no · 56 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Glover Shields D-AL voted no
William Parmenter D-MA voted no
Charles S. Sewall D-MD voted no
Archibald Hunter Arrington D-NC voted no
Robert Mcclellan D-NY voted no
Thomas De Lage Sumter 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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