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House roll call 734 · 27th Congress · Aug 17, 1842

To reconsider the vote on the motion of MR. Brown to suspend the rules, so as to permit him to introduce a resolution for the consideration of H.R. 547, a bill

On Aug 17, 1842, the House voted 130–72 (HR 547). Result: passed. By party: Others 99–22, Democrats 31–49, Independents 0–1. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
130
No
72
Did not vote
54
Date
Aug 17, 1842

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 49 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others99 yes · 22 no · 29 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 reconsider the vote on the motion of MR…: House Vote, Aug 17, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-734/to-reconsider-the-vote-on-the-motion-of-mr (accessed 2026-10-17).

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