To sustain the decision of the chair overruling MR. Rayner's point of order that MR. Adams' remarks relative to the abolition of slavery were out of order. (p.

On Jan 22, 1842, the House voted 66–89. Result: failed. By party: Others 63–36, Democrats 3–53. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 66
No: 89
Did not vote: 101
Date: Jan 22, 1842

By party

Democrats3 yes · 53 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others63 yes · 36 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Andrew Kennedy D-IN voted yes
David P. Brewster D-NY voted yes
John Gelston Floyd D-NY 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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