To order the main question on a motion to refer memorial to the committee on the judiciary, with instructions to report a bill amending the bankruptcy law so TH

On Jan 15, 1842, the House voted 111–89. Result: passed. By party: Others 106–11, Democrats 5–78. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 111
No: 89
Did not vote: 56
Date: Jan 15, 1842

By party

Democrats5 yes · 78 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others106 yes · 11 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Bennett Dawson D-LA voted yes
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-MS voted yes
David P. Brewster D-NY voted yes
Henry White Beeson D-PA 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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