To pass s. R. 76, (7-6-42), an act confirming certain land claims in louisiana.

On Jun 11, 1842, the House voted 84–73 (SR 76). Result: passed. By party: Others 63–28, Democrats 21–44, Independents 0–1. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 73
Did not vote: 99
Date: Jun 11, 1842

By party

Democrats21 yes · 44 no · 40 didn’t vote
Others63 yes · 28 no · 59 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
John Reynolds D-IL voted yes
Andrew Kennedy D-IN voted yes
William Orlando Butler D-KY voted yes
John Bennett Dawson D-LA voted yes
John Cummins Edwards D-MO voted yes
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-MS voted yes
Richard David Davis D-NY voted yes
David P. Brewster D-NY voted yes
John B. Weller D-OH voted yes
Ezra Dean D-OH voted yes
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted yes
George May Keim D-PA voted yes
Amos Gustine D-PA voted yes
John Snyder D-PA voted yes
Thomas De Lage Sumter D-SC voted yes
Harvey Magee Watterson D-TN voted yes
Lewis Steenrod D-VA voted yes

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 pass s. R. 76, (7-6-42), an act…: House Vote, Jun 11, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-573/to-pass-s-r-76-7-6-42-an (accessed 2026-10-17).