To reconsider the vote by which the house adopted the report of the committee on rules.

On Jun 12, 1841, the House voted 28–108. Result: failed. By party: Others 3–105, Democrats 25–3. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 28
No: 108
Did not vote: 120
Date: Jun 12, 1841

By party

Democrats25 yes · 3 no · 77 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 105 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joseph Fornance D-PA voted no
William Alexander Harris 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 reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, Jun 12, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-54/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-adopted (accessed 2026-10-17).