To sustain the decision of the chair overruling MR. Wise's objection to the previous question on the ground that under the rules the resolution could not be con

On Feb 21, 1842, the House voted 90–88. Result: passed. By party: Others 86–16, Democrats 4–71, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 90
No: 88
Did not vote: 78
Date: Feb 21, 1842

By party

Democrats4 yes · 71 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others86 yes · 16 no · 48 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Walter Terry Colquitt D-GA voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
Charles Gordon Atherton D-NH voted yes
Samuel Partridge 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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Capitol Receipts, “To sustain the decision of the chair…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-397/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-overruling-mr (accessed 2026-10-17).