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House roll call 439 · 27th Congress · Mar 21, 1842

To move the previous question on the h. Res. Regarding the creole case. (p. 342-3)

On Mar 21, 1842, the House voted 122–61. Result: passed. By party: Others 43–57, Democrats 78–4, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
122
No
61
Did not vote
73
Date
Mar 21, 1842

By party

  • Democrats78 yes · 4 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others43 yes · 57 no · 50 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 move the previous question on the h. Res…: House Vote, Mar 21, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-439/to-move-the-previous-question-on-the-h-res (accessed 2026-10-16).

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