To table S. 53 (8-17-42), relating to claims of the state of alabama for moneys advanced the U.S. For the payment and subsistence of militia called into the ser

On Aug 12, 1842, the House voted 70–91 (S 53). Result: failed. By party: Others 64–27, Democrats 6–63, Independents 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 70
No: 91
Did not vote: 95
Date: Aug 12, 1842

By party

Democrats6 yes · 63 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others64 yes · 27 no · 59 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Reynolds D-IL voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
Jacob Houck Jr. D-NY voted yes
Samuel Gordon D-NY voted yes
George Sweeny D-OH voted yes
Almon Heath Read 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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