To suspend the rules and pass a resolution condemning the action of MR. Giddings in proposing the h. Res. Relating to brig creole and the slave trade. (p. 348)

On Mar 21, 1842, the House voted 128–68. Result: passed. By party: Others 47–62, Democrats 80–6, Independents 1–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 128
No: 68
Did not vote: 60
Date: Mar 21, 1842

By party

Democrats80 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others47 yes · 62 no · 41 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Charles Goadsby Ferris D-NY voted no
John Mckeon D-NY voted no
Richard David Davis D-NY voted no
Jacob Houck Jr. D-NY voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
William Morrison Oliver D-NY 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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