To concur in an amendment of a bill regulating the taking of testimony in cases of contested elections, which amendment instructs the clerk of the house to plac

On Aug 8, 1842, the House voted 99–79 (HR 210). Result: passed. By party: Others 98–8, Democrats 1–70, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 99
No: 79
Did not vote: 78
Date: Aug 8, 1842

By party

Democrats1 yes · 70 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others98 yes · 8 no · 44 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Campbell 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 concur in an amendment of a bill…: House Vote, Aug 8, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-696/to-concur-in-an-amendment-of-a-bill-regulating (accessed 2026-10-17).