To amend, in the nature of a substitute bill, S. 216, so as to provide the issuance of land scrip instead of money to satisfy the claims of the indians.

On Jul 25, 1842, the Senate voted 28–10 (HR 4). Result: passed. By party: Others 12–8, Democrats 16–2. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 28
No: 10
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jul 25, 1842

By party

Democrats16 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 8 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert John Walker D-MS voted no
Benjamin Tappan D-OH voted no

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, in the nature of a substitute…: Senate Vote, Jul 25, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-S-556/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).