To amend the resolution relating to the establishment of a select committee by eliminating that portion of MR. Hall's resolution authorizing the select committe

On May 26, 1842, the House voted 98–79. Result: passed. By party: Others 24–78, Democrats 73–1, Independents 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 79
Did not vote: 79
Date: May 26, 1842

By party

Democrats73 yes · 1 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others24 yes · 78 no · 48 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Van Buren D-NY 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 amend the resolution relating to the…: House Vote, May 26, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-533/to-amend-the-resolution-relating-to-the-establishment-of (accessed 2026-10-17).