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Senate roll call 558 · 27th Congress · Jul 27, 1842

To pass S. 157 (app. 8/16/1842) (0), to supplement an act to establish the judicial courts of the United States, passed sept. 1789, which supplement provides a

On Jul 27, 1842, the Senate voted 28–6 (HR 4). Result: passed. By party: Others 22–0, Democrats 6–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
28
No
6
Did not vote
25
Date
Jul 27, 1842

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 6 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 0 no · 12 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 pass S. 157 (app. 8/16/1842) (0), to…: Senate Vote, Jul 27, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-S-558/to-pass-s-157-app-8-16-1842-0 (accessed 2026-10-17).