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House roll call 258 · 27th Congress · Sep 10, 1841

To suspend the rules and consider the resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution which provides that no person hereafter elected President and who SH

On Sep 10, 1841, the House voted 100–67. Result: passed. By party: Others 87–13, Democrats 13–54. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
100
No
67
Did not vote
89
Date
Sep 10, 1841

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 54 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others87 yes · 13 no · 50 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 suspend the rules and consider the…: House Vote, Sep 10, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-258/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-the-resolution-proposing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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