To table the resolution instructing the committee on the judiciary to prepare and report a bill containing a uniform system of law applicable to bankruptcies of

On Jul 21, 1842, the House voted 73–103. Result: failed. By party: Others 69–33, Democrats 4–70. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 73
No: 103
Did not vote: 80
Date: Jul 21, 1842

By party

Democrats4 yes · 70 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others69 yes · 33 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Smith Houston D-AL voted yes
Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted yes
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC 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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