To suspend the rules and introduce a joint resolution specifying the 18th of july for the adjournment of Congress. (p. 708-2)

On Jul 1, 1842, the House voted 75–80. Result: failed. By party: Others 15–72, Democrats 60–8. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 75
No: 80
Did not vote: 101
Date: Jul 1, 1842

By party

Democrats60 yes · 8 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 72 no · 63 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted no
John Mckeon D-NY voted no
Richard David Davis D-NY voted no
Robert Mcclellan D-NY voted no
Lewis Riggs D-NY voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC 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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