To order the main question on the third resolution relating to indian affairs, which resolution requests the President to report to the house the reports made t

On Aug 13, 1842, the House voted 98–69. Result: passed. By party: Others 96–8, Democrats 2–61. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 69
Did not vote: 89
Date: Aug 13, 1842

By party

Democrats2 yes · 61 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others96 yes · 8 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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 order the main question on the third…: House Vote, Aug 13, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-721/to-order-the-main-question-on-the-third-resolution (accessed 2026-10-13).