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House roll call 697 · 27th Congress · Aug 8, 1842

To pass H.R. 210, regulating the taking of testimony in contested elections. (p. 419-3,862-1)

On Aug 8, 1842, the House voted 100–81 (HR 210). Result: passed. By party: Others 100–8, Democrats 0–72, Independents 0–1.

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

Yes
100
No
81
Did not vote
75
Date
Aug 8, 1842

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 72 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others100 yes · 8 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 210, regulating the taking of…: House Vote, Aug 8, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-697/to-pass-h-r-210-regulating-the-taking-of (accessed 2026-10-16).

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