To adjourn, motion made during debate dealing with the repeal of the bankruptcy law.

On Jan 8, 1842, the House voted 36–168. Result: failed. By party: Others 33–85, Democrats 3–82, Independents 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 36
No: 168
Did not vote: 52
Date: Jan 8, 1842

By party

Democrats3 yes · 82 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others33 yes · 85 no · 32 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-MS voted yes
Aaron Venable Brown D-TN 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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