To suspend the rules to permit a resolution inquiring into the current status of the office of commissary general of subsistence, the dispensation of monies the

On Jun 17, 1842, the House voted 52–110. Result: failed. By party: Others 50–42, Democrats 2–68. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 52
No: 110
Did not vote: 94
Date: Jun 17, 1842

By party

Democrats2 yes · 68 no · 35 didn’t vote
Others50 yes · 42 no · 58 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
John Randall Reding D-NH 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 suspend the rules to permit a resolution…: House Vote, Jun 17, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-593/to-suspend-the-rules-to-permit-a-resolution-inquiring (accessed 2026-10-16).