To adopt H.R. 39, (5-stat-473, 4-15-42), extending the war of 1841 and for an addition of $5,000,000 thereto. (p. 52,356)

On Mar 25, 1842, the House voted 114–76 (HR 39). Result: passed. By party: Others 110–2, Democrats 4–73, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 114
No: 76
Did not vote: 66
Date: Mar 25, 1842

By party

Democrats4 yes · 73 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others110 yes · 2 no · 38 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Morrison Oliver D-NY voted yes
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes
Almon Heath Read D-PA voted yes
Cave Johnson D-TN 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt H.R. 39, (5-stat-473, 4-15-42)…: House Vote, Mar 25, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-454/to-adopt-h-r-39-5-stat-473-4 (accessed 2026-10-17).