To adjourn, motion made during debate on a res. To continue the employment of two clerks to deal with indian affairs. (p. 479)

On May 5, 1842, the House voted 53–92. Result: failed. By party: Others 35–50, Democrats 18–41, Independents 0–1. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 53
No: 92
Did not vote: 111
Date: May 5, 1842

By party

Democrats18 yes · 41 no · 46 didn’t vote
Others35 yes · 50 no · 65 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Glover Shields D-AL voted yes
Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
Mark Anthony Cooper D-GA voted yes
Walter Terry Colquitt D-GA voted yes
Alfred Marshall D-ME voted yes
Charles Goadsby Ferris D-NY voted yes
John Mckeon D-NY voted yes
Aaron Ward D-NY voted yes
John Sanford D-NY voted yes
David P. Brewster D-NY voted yes
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted yes
Lewis Riggs D-NY voted yes
George Sweeny D-OH voted yes
John Hastings D-OH voted yes
Peter Newhard D-PA voted yes
Almon Heath Read D-PA voted yes
Henry White Beeson D-PA voted yes
Walter Coles 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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