To suspend the rules to consider S. 162, a bill to amend the judicial system of the U.S.

On Mar 3, 1841, the House voted 93–72 (S 162). Result: passed. By party: Others 79–7, Democrats 14–65. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 26th Congress (1839–1840), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 93
No: 72
Did not vote: 90
Date: Mar 3, 1841

By party

Democrats14 yes · 65 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others79 yes · 7 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted yes
David Hubbard D-AL voted yes
Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
John Reynolds D-IL voted yes
Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
James De La Montanya D-NY voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
James Gerry D-PA voted yes
Harvey Magee Watterson D-TN voted yes
Aaron Venable Brown D-TN voted yes
Cave Johnson D-TN voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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