To table the resolution which calls for the termination of debate in the committee of the whole on bill H.R. 73, as of monday next at 12 o'clock. (p. 435)

On Apr 21, 1842, the House voted 92–74 (HR 73). Result: passed. By party: Others 37–62, Democrats 54–12, Independents 1–0. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 92
No: 74
Did not vote: 90
Date: Apr 21, 1842

By party

Democrats54 yes · 12 no · 39 didn’t vote
Others37 yes · 62 no · 51 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Reynolds D-IL voted no
John Miller D-MO voted no
Charles Albert Floyd D-NY voted no
David P. Brewster D-NY voted no
John B. Weller D-OH voted no
William Medill D-OH voted no
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted no
George May Keim D-PA voted no
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA voted no
Henry White Beeson D-PA voted no
William Jack D-PA voted no
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC 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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