To consider the motion to excuse MR. Rhett from voting on a resolution to limit debate on S. 5 because, in his opinion, it violated the constitutional right of

On Aug 21, 1841, the House voted 82–120 (S 5). Result: failed. By party: Others 3–119, Democrats 78–1, Independents 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 82
No: 120
Did not vote: 54
Date: Aug 21, 1841

By party

Democrats78 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 119 no · 28 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Snyder D-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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