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House roll call 732 · 27th Congress · Aug 17, 1842

To suspend the rules and consider the resolution emphasizing the expediency of passing another bill comparable to H.R. 480, vetoed by the President. (p. 904-1)

On Aug 17, 1842, the House voted 109–84 (HR 480). Result: passed. By party: Others 81–38, Democrats 28–45, Independents 0–1. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
84
Did not vote
63
Date
Aug 17, 1842

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 45 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others81 yes · 38 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 suspend the rules and consider the…: House Vote, Aug 17, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-732/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-the-resolution-emphasizing (accessed 2026-10-13).

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