To suspend the rules and consider a resolution providing that after next saturday, and for the ensuing week, the speaker will adjourn the house each day at no l

On Jun 17, 1841, the House voted 138–52. Result: passed. By party: Others 60–47, Democrats 77–5, Independents 1–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 138
No: 52
Did not vote: 66
Date: Jun 17, 1841

By party

Democrats77 yes · 5 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others60 yes · 47 no · 43 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Glover Shields D-AL voted no
William Winter Payne D-AL voted no
James Wray Williams D-MD voted no
John Snyder D-PA voted no
John Campbell D-SC 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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