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House roll call 700 · 27th Congress · Aug 9, 1842

To table the memorial by the citizens of pa. Saying that the best way to prevent the evils they are complaining of, namely the lack of a proper national currenc

On Aug 9, 1842, the House voted 166–17. Result: passed. By party: Others 91–17, Democrats 74–0, Independents 1–0.

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

Yes
166
No
17
Did not vote
73
Date
Aug 9, 1842

By party

  • Democrats74 yes · 0 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others91 yes · 17 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 table the memorial by the citizens of pa…: House Vote, Aug 9, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-700/to-table-the-memorial-by-the-citizens-of-pa (accessed 2026-10-17).

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