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Senate roll call 494 · 27th Congress · Jun 25, 1842

To amend S. 283 (app. 8/23/1842), a bill relating to the organization of the army, by eliminating from section 2 that part relating to the offices and duties of

On Jun 25, 1842, the Senate voted 23–14 (HR 8). Result: passed. By party: Others 15–9, Democrats 8–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
23
No
14
Did not vote
22
Date
Jun 25, 1842

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 9 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 283 (app. 8/23/1842), a bill…: Senate Vote, Jun 25, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-S-494/to-amend-s-283-app-8-23-1842-a (accessed 2026-10-17).