To pass H.R. 72. (p. 140-3)

On Jan 17, 1842, the House voted 126–94 (HR 72). Result: passed. By party: Others 40–87, Democrats 85–7, Independents 1–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 126
No: 94
Did not vote: 36
Date: Jan 17, 1842

By party

Democrats85 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others40 yes · 87 no · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 72. (p. 140-3): House Vote, Jan 17, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-343/to-pass-h-r-72-p-140-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).