To refer the memorials from the citizens of louisville, ky., requesting the repeal of the uniform bankruptcy law, to the committee on the judiciary with instruc

On Jan 8, 1842, the House voted 113–88. Result: passed. By party: Others 31–81, Democrats 81–7, Independents 1–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 113
No: 88
Did not vote: 55
Date: Jan 8, 1842

By party

Democrats81 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others31 yes · 81 no · 38 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
William McKendree Gwin 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

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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