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House roll call 581 · 27th Congress · Jun 13, 1842

To concur with the Senate's first amendment to H.R. 73, providing an increase in the ratio from 50,179 to 70,680. (p. 623-1)

On Jun 13, 1842, the House voted 95–114 (HR 73). Result: failed. By party: Others 64–55, Democrats 30–59, Independents 1–0. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
114
Did not vote
47
Date
Jun 13, 1842

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 59 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others64 yes · 55 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 concur with the Senate's first amendment…: House Vote, Jun 13, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-581/to-concur-with-the-senates-first-amendment-to-h (accessed 2026-10-16).

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