To adopt the resolution of the judiciary comm. That it was not expedient to include corporations in a bankruptcy law. (p. 782-2)

On Jul 23, 1842, the House voted 54–113. Result: failed. By party: Others 45–50, Democrats 8–63, Independents 1–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 54
No: 113
Did not vote: 89
Date: Jul 23, 1842

By party

Democrats8 yes · 63 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others45 yes · 50 no · 55 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

George Smith Houston D-AL voted yes
William Winter Payne D-AL voted yes
Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
Amos Gustine D-PA voted yes
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted yes
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted yes
Thomas De Lage Sumter 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the resolution of the judiciary…: House Vote, Jul 23, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-663/to-adopt-the-resolution-of-the-judiciary-comm-that (accessed 2026-10-17).