To adopt the second division of the resolution reported by the select committee on contingent expenses, which division prohibits the clerk of the house from emp

On Feb 26, 1842, the House voted 147–16. Result: passed. By party: Others 77–12, Democrats 69–4, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 147
No: 16
Did not vote: 93
Date: Feb 26, 1842

By party

Democrats69 yes · 4 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others77 yes · 12 no · 61 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Aaron Ward D-NY voted no
Richard David Davis D-NY voted no
James Graham Clinton D-NY voted no
Lewis Riggs 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 adopt the second division of the…: House Vote, Feb 26, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-402/to-adopt-the-second-division-of-the-resolution-reported (accessed 2026-10-17).