To amend the res. Authorizing the postmaster of the house to deliver each member of the house the usual articles of stationery furnished to members to not excee

On Mar 4, 1842, the House voted 98–86. Result: passed. By party: Others 26–81, Democrats 71–5, Independents 1–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 86
Did not vote: 72
Date: Mar 4, 1842

By party

Democrats71 yes · 5 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others26 yes · 81 no · 43 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
Amos Gustine D-PA voted no
John Snyder D-PA voted no
Arnold Plumer D-PA 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 amend the res. Authorizing the postmaster…: House Vote, Mar 4, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-414/to-amend-the-res-authorizing-the-postmaster-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).