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On Jan 21, 1842, the House voted 109–63. Result: passed. By party: Others 45–56, Democrats 63–7, Independents 1–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 109
No: 63
Did not vote: 84
Date: Jan 21, 1842

By party

Democrats63 yes · 7 no · 35 didn’t vote
Others45 yes · 56 no · 49 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Charles Goadsby Ferris D-NY voted no
Richard David Davis D-NY voted no
James Graham Clinton D-NY voted no
John Sanford D-NY voted no
David P. Brewster D-NY voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
Samuel Partridge 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 table the question of the reception of…: House Vote, Jan 21, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-353/to-table-the-question-of-the-reception-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).