To order the main question on a motion to refer the repeal of the bankruptcy law to a committee of the judiciary. (p. 107-2)

On Jan 8, 1842, the House voted 109–97. Result: passed. By party: Others 32–88, Democrats 76–9, Independents 1–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 109
No: 97
Did not vote: 50
Date: Jan 8, 1842

By party

Democrats76 yes · 9 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others32 yes · 88 no · 30 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Bennett Dawson D-LA voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
Fernando Wood D-NY voted no
James I. Roosevelt D-NY voted no
John Mckeon D-NY voted no
David P. Brewster D-NY voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA voted no
Arnold Plumer 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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