To order engrossment and 3rd reading of H.R. 39. (p. 378-9)

On Mar 31, 1842, the House voted 103–87 (HR 39). Result: passed. By party: Others 99–10, Democrats 4–76, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 103
No: 87
Did not vote: 66
Date: Mar 31, 1842

By party

Democrats4 yes · 76 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others99 yes · 10 no · 41 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Richard David Davis D-NY voted yes
William Morrison Oliver D-NY voted yes
George Washington Hopkins D-VA 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 order engrossment and 3rd reading of H.R…: House Vote, Mar 31, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-461/to-order-engrossment-and-3rd-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).