To adopt the second resolution relating to indian affairs which established as being within the sphere of its legitimate powers, the reports and facts called fo

On Aug 13, 1842, the House voted 94–64. Result: passed. By party: Others 90–8, Democrats 4–56. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 64
Did not vote: 98
Date: Aug 13, 1842

By party

Democrats4 yes · 56 no · 45 didn’t vote
Others90 yes · 8 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Linn Boyd D-KY voted yes
George May Keim D-PA voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted yes
Aaron Venable Brown 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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