To suspend the rules and consider a resolution rescinding the decision of the house to adjourn until the following monday. (p. 479)

On May 5, 1842, the House voted 68–75. Result: failed. By party: Others 32–55, Democrats 35–20, Independents 1–0. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 68
No: 75
Did not vote: 113
Date: May 5, 1842

By party

Democrats35 yes · 20 no · 50 didn’t vote
Others32 yes · 55 no · 63 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted no
Mark Anthony Cooper D-GA voted no
James Wray Williams D-MD voted no
Tristram Shaw D-NH voted no
Fernando Wood D-NY voted no
John Mckeon D-NY voted no
Lewis Riggs D-NY voted no
Samuel Partridge D-NY voted no
John Hastings D-OH voted no
Peter Newhard D-PA voted no
George May Keim D-PA voted no
Amos Gustine D-PA voted no
Almon Heath Read D-PA voted no
Henry White Beeson D-PA voted no
Arnold Plumer D-PA voted no
John Campbell D-SC voted no
Aaron Venable Brown D-TN voted no
George Booth Cary D-VA voted no
Walter Coles D-VA voted no
Samuel Lewis Hays D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and consider a…: House Vote, May 5, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-512/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-rescinding (accessed 2026-10-16).