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House roll call 404 · 27th Congress · Feb 28, 1842

To resolve the house into the committee of the whole.

On Feb 28, 1842, the House voted 54–109. Result: failed. By party: Others 36–57, Democrats 17–52, Independents 1–0. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
54
No
109
Did not vote
93
Date
Feb 28, 1842

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 52 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others36 yes · 57 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 resolve the house into the committee of…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-404/to-resolve-the-house-into-the-committee-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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