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House roll call 224 · 27th Congress · Aug 30, 1841

To concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4, which amendment grants mississippi 2% of the proceeds from lands sold for the construction of railroads connecting

On Aug 30, 1841, the House voted 140–42 (HR 4). Result: passed. By party: Others 110–4, Democrats 30–38. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
140
No
42
Did not vote
74
Date
Aug 30, 1841

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 38 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others110 yes · 4 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4…: House Vote, Aug 30, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-224/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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