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House roll call 731 · 27th Congress · Aug 16, 1842

To suspend the rules in order to permit MR. Johnson to introduce a resolution which refers to a select committee, and orders printed, the bill issuing two hundr

On Aug 16, 1842, the House voted 8–122. Result: failed. By party: Others 8–62, Democrats 0–59, Independents 0–1.

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

Yes
8
No
122
Did not vote
126
Date
Aug 16, 1842

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 59 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 62 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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