To amend the h. Res. Allowing an extra allowance to general winifred scott, above and beyond his full pay and emoluments of office which amendment required the

On Feb 28, 1842, the House voted 81–101. Result: failed. By party: Others 72–32, Democrats 8–69, Independents 1–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 81
No: 101
Did not vote: 74
Date: Feb 28, 1842

By party

Democrats8 yes · 69 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others72 yes · 32 no · 46 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

George Sweeny D-OH voted yes
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted yes
John Westbrook D-PA voted yes
George May Keim D-PA voted yes
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA voted yes
Henry White Beeson D-PA voted yes
William Jack D-PA voted yes
George Booth Cary D-VA 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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