The house resolve itself into committee of the whole and proceed to the consideration of business in committee. (p. 117-3)

On Jan 11, 1842, the House voted 107–103. Result: passed. By party: Others 103–20, Democrats 4–82, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 107
No: 103
Did not vote: 46
Date: Jan 11, 1842

By party

Democrats4 yes · 82 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others103 yes · 20 no · 27 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
John Westbrook D-PA voted yes
Samuel Lewis Hays D-VA 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, “The house resolve itself into committee of…: House Vote, Jan 11, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-304/the-house-resolve-itself-into-committee-of-the-whole (accessed 2026-10-17).