To suspend the rules, in order to permit MR. Roosevelt to introduce a new bill relating to the tariff. This motion was made during debate on H.R. 480. (p. 699

On Jun 30, 1842, the House voted 91–113 (HR 480). Result: failed. By party: Others 8–110, Democrats 83–2, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 91
No: 113
Did not vote: 52
Date: Jun 30, 1842

By party

Democrats83 yes · 2 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 110 no · 32 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
John Mckeon D-NY 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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