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House roll call 531 · 27th Congress · May 25, 1842

To set apart may 31st for the consideration of H.R. 57, dealing with claims made by certain amercian citizens for spoilation committed on their commerce prior t

On May 25, 1842, the House voted 83–86 (HR 57). Result: failed. By party: Others 56–33, Democrats 27–52, Independents 0–1. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
86
Did not vote
87
Date
May 25, 1842

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 52 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others56 yes · 33 no · 61 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 set apart may 31st for the consideration…: House Vote, May 25, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-531/to-set-apart-may-31st-for-the-consideration-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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