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House roll call 408 · 27th Congress · Feb 28, 1842

To receive the petition from the town of amstinburg, ohio, requesting Congress to take measures immediately to bring about an amicable division of these states

On Feb 28, 1842, the House voted 24–117. Result: failed. By party: Others 21–62, Democrats 3–54, Independents 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
24
No
117
Did not vote
115
Date
Feb 28, 1842

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 54 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others21 yes · 62 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 receive the petition from the town of…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-408/to-receive-the-petition-from-the-town-of-amstinburg (accessed 2026-10-17).

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