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House roll call 525 · 27th Congress · May 20, 1842

To suspend the rules and present the h. Res. Requesting the secretary of the navy to furnish the house with a copy of the letter addressed to MR. Millard fillmo

On May 20, 1842, the House voted 106–47. Result: passed. By party: Others 76–4, Democrats 30–42, Independents 0–1. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
47
Did not vote
103
Date
May 20, 1842

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 42 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others76 yes · 4 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 present the h. Res…: House Vote, May 20, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-525/to-suspend-the-rules-and-present-the-h-res (accessed 2026-10-17).

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