To order the engrossment and third reading of H.R. 72.

On Jan 17, 1842, the House voted 123–96 (HR 72). Result: passed. By party: Others 39–90, Democrats 83–6, Independents 1–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 123
No: 96
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jan 17, 1842

By party

Democrats83 yes · 6 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others39 yes · 90 no · 21 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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Capitol Receipts, “To order the engrossment and third reading…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-342/to-order-the-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).