To pass S. 157 (8-17-42), calling for improvements in the judicial system. (p. 877-2,878-2)

On Aug 11, 1842, the House voted 115–68 (S 157). Result: passed. By party: Others 102–3, Democrats 13–64, Independents 0–1. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 115
No: 68
Did not vote: 73
Date: Aug 11, 1842

By party

Democrats13 yes · 64 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others102 yes · 3 no · 45 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Glover Shields D-AL voted yes
George Smith Houston D-AL voted yes
Reuben Chapman D-AL voted yes
Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
William Orlando Butler D-KY voted yes
John Thomson Mason D-MD voted yes
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-MS voted yes
Archibald Hunter Arrington D-NC voted yes
Romulus Mitchell Saunders D-NC voted yes
John Sanford D-NY voted yes
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted yes
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA 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 pass S. 157 (8-17-42), calling for…: House Vote, Aug 11, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-705/to-pass-s-157-8-17-42-calling-for (accessed 2026-10-16).