To table the resolution instructing the committee on the judiciary to prepare a bill calling for a uniform system of bankruptcy applicable to moneyed corporatio

On Jul 21, 1842, the House voted 77–103. Result: failed. By party: Others 71–35, Democrats 6–68. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 77
No: 103
Did not vote: 76
Date: Jul 21, 1842

By party

Democrats6 yes · 68 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others71 yes · 35 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
George Smith Houston D-AL voted yes
Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
Edward Junius Black D-GA voted yes
John Campbell D-SC voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler 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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