To amend the journal so as to state the fact that MR. Adams had demanded an appeal from the decision of the chair by which the gentleman from ohio, MR. J.r. Gid

On Mar 23, 1842, the House voted 41–124. Result: failed. By party: Others 37–51, Democrats 4–72, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 41
No: 124
Did not vote: 91
Date: Mar 23, 1842

By party

Democrats4 yes · 72 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others37 yes · 51 no · 62 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Joseph Egbert D-NY voted yes
Richard David Davis D-NY voted yes
Andrew Wheeler Doig D-NY voted yes
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA 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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