To order the previous question on the motion to reconsider the vote by which the house passed H.R. 12.

On Jul 31, 1841, the House voted 120–91 (HR 12). Result: passed. By party: Others 116–9, Democrats 4–81, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 120
No: 91
Did not vote: 45
Date: Jul 31, 1841

By party

Democrats4 yes · 81 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others116 yes · 9 no · 25 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Orlando Butler D-KY voted yes
Davis Dimock Jr. D-PA voted yes
Henry White Beeson D-PA voted yes
William Jack D-PA 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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