To suspend the rules and permit a memorial on the subject of the tariff. (p. 479)

On May 5, 1842, the House voted 69–82. Result: failed. By party: Others 67–23, Democrats 2–58, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 69
No: 82
Did not vote: 105
Date: May 5, 1842

By party

Democrats2 yes · 58 no · 45 didn’t vote
Others67 yes · 23 no · 60 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James Wray Williams D-MD voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes 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 suspend the rules and permit a memorial…: House Vote, May 5, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-509/to-suspend-the-rules-and-permit-a-memorial-on (accessed 2026-10-16).