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House roll call 640 · 27th Congress · Jul 16, 1842

To concur with the amendment of the committee of the whole to H.R. 472, providing for a duty of 5% on raw or unmanufactured articles, and a duty of 35% on artic

On Jul 16, 1842, the House voted 99–105 (HR 472). Result: failed. By party: Others 54–68, Democrats 45–36, Independents 0–1. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
105
Did not vote
52
Date
Jul 16, 1842

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 36 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others54 yes · 68 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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-640/to-concur-with-the-amendment-of-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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