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House roll call 692 · 27th Congress · Aug 4, 1842

To concur with the amendment of the comm. Of the whole to S. 283, permitting the employment of a competent person by the ordnance bureau, under direction of the

On Aug 4, 1842, the House voted 88–89 (S 283). Result: failed. By party: Others 47–59, Democrats 40–30, Independents 1–0. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
88
No
89
Did not vote
79
Date
Aug 4, 1842

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 30 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others47 yes · 59 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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