To reconsider the vote by which the house agreed to amend H.R. 12 by adding sugar to the free list. (p. 444-1)

On Sep 9, 1841, the House voted 101–80 (HR 12). Result: passed. By party: Others 97–14, Democrats 4–65, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 101
No: 80
Did not vote: 75
Date: Sep 9, 1841

By party

Democrats4 yes · 65 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others97 yes · 14 no · 39 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Lewis Riggs D-NY voted yes
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes
John Campbell D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, Sep 9, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-250/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-agreed (accessed 2026-10-17).