To adopt a resolution designating tuesday next as the day for taking H.R. 472 out of the committee of the whole. (p. 726-2)

On Jul 6, 1842, the House voted 98–93 (HR 472). Result: passed. By party: Others 96–12, Democrats 2–80, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 93
Did not vote: 65
Date: Jul 6, 1842

By party

Democrats2 yes · 80 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others96 yes · 12 no · 42 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

George May Keim D-PA voted yes
Arnold Plumer D-PA 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 adopt a resolution designating tuesday…: House Vote, Jul 6, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-623/to-adopt-a-resolution-designating-tuesday-next-as-the (accessed 2026-10-16).