To adopt the first resolution from the committee on indian affairs which provides that the house has a right to demand of the executive such information as may

On Aug 13, 1842, the House voted 140–8. Result: passed. By party: Others 92–3, Democrats 48–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 140
No: 8
Did not vote: 108
Date: Aug 13, 1842

By party

Democrats48 yes · 5 no · 52 didn’t vote
Others92 yes · 3 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Junius Black D-GA voted no
John Reynolds D-IL voted no
John Van Buren D-NY voted no
Robert Mcclellan D-NY voted no
John Sanford D-NY 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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