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House roll call 309 · 27th Congress · Jan 12, 1842

To suspend the rules and resolve into committee of the whole for the purpose of transacting business in the committee.

On Jan 12, 1842, the House voted 105–93. Result: passed. By party: Others 87–30, Democrats 18–62, Independents 0–1. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
93
Did not vote
58
Date
Jan 12, 1842

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 62 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others87 yes · 30 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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 resolve into…: House Vote, Jan 12, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-309/to-suspend-the-rules-and-resolve-into-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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