To suspend the rules in order to permit MR. Arnold to introduce H.R. 548, stipulating reductions in the pay and mileage of the members of both houses. (p. 789-

On Jul 25, 1842, the House voted 97–42 (HR 548). Result: passed. By party: Others 70–27, Democrats 27–14, Independents 0–1. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 97
No: 42
Did not vote: 117
Date: Jul 25, 1842

By party

Democrats27 yes · 14 no · 64 didn’t vote
Others70 yes · 27 no · 53 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
George Smith Houston D-AL voted no
John Bennett Dawson D-LA voted no
John Miller D-MO voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
Charles Albert Floyd D-NY voted no
John Van Buren D-NY voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
Lewis Riggs D-NY voted no
Amos Gustine D-PA voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
Thomas De Lage Sumter D-SC voted no
William Osborne Goode D-VA voted no
Samuel Lewis Hays 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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