To adjourn, motion made during consideration of H.R. 30, (9-9-41), appropriating money for the post office dept. (p. 420-3)

On Sep 1, 1841, the House voted 52–98. Result: failed. By party: Others 48–46, Democrats 4–52. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 52
No: 98
Did not vote: 106
Date: Sep 1, 1841

By party

Democrats4 yes · 52 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others48 yes · 46 no · 56 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Reuben Chapman D-AL voted yes
Linn Boyd D-KY voted yes
Walter Coles D-VA 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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