To order the engrossment of H.R. 198, relating to the claim of MR. Isaac justice. (p. 816-2,3)

On Jul 30, 1842, the House voted 64–66 (HR 198). Result: failed. By party: Others 55–23, Democrats 9–42, Independents 0–1. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 64
No: 66
Did not vote: 126
Date: Jul 30, 1842

By party

Democrats9 yes · 42 no · 54 didn’t vote
Others55 yes · 23 no · 72 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
Edward Junius Black D-GA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-MS voted yes
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted yes
Lewis Riggs D-NY voted yes
Amos Gustine D-PA voted yes
Abraham Mcclellan D-TN voted yes
Aaron Venable Brown D-TN voted yes
Samuel Lewis Hays D-VA 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 order the engrossment of H.R. 198…: House Vote, Jul 30, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-683/to-order-the-engrossment-of-h-r-198-relating (accessed 2026-10-17).