To pass H.R. 504 (8/1/42), abolishing imprisoment for debt in the district of columbia. (p. 650-3,651-3)

On Jun 18, 1842, the House voted 133–35 (HR 504). Result: passed. By party: Others 68–25, Democrats 64–10, Independents 1–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 133
No: 35
Did not vote: 88
Date: Jun 18, 1842

By party

Democrats64 yes · 10 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others68 yes · 25 no · 57 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Winter Payne D-AL voted no
Mark Anthony Cooper D-GA voted no
John Thomson Mason D-MD voted no
Romulus Mitchell Saunders D-NC voted no
Lewis Riggs D-NY voted no
Samuel Partridge D-NY voted no
John Snyder D-PA voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted no
William Osborne Goode D-VA voted no
George Washington Hopkins 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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