To concur with the amendment of the committee of the whole to H.R. 472, striking out the clause imposing a duty on tea and coffee. (p. 761-3)

On Jul 16, 1842, the House voted 118–70 (HR 472). Result: passed. By party: Others 60–59, Democrats 58–11. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 118
No: 70
Did not vote: 68
Date: Jul 16, 1842

By party

Democrats58 yes · 11 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others60 yes · 59 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
George Smith Houston D-AL voted no
Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
Mark Anthony Cooper D-GA voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
John Campbell D-SC voted no
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted no
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted no
William Smith 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur with the amendment of the…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-639/to-concur-with-the-amendment-of-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).