To order the engrossment and third reading of H.R. 73. (p. 471)

On May 3, 1842, the House voted 113–87 (HR 73). Result: passed. By party: Others 109–9, Democrats 4–77, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 113
No: 87
Did not vote: 56
Date: May 3, 1842

By party

Democrats4 yes · 77 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others109 yes · 9 no · 32 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Glover Shields D-AL voted yes
William Orlando Butler D-KY voted yes
John Campbell D-SC voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC 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 the engrossment and third reading…: House Vote, May 3, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-507/to-order-the-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).