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House roll call 735 · 27th Congress · Aug 17, 1842

To suspend the rules and pass the resolution making tea and coffee imported in american vessels free from duty, and that committee of ways and means be and are

On Aug 17, 1842, the House voted 122–72. Result: passed. By party: Others 96–20, Democrats 26–51, Independents 0–1. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
122
No
72
Did not vote
62
Date
Aug 17, 1842

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 51 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others96 yes · 20 no · 34 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 pass the resolution…: House Vote, Aug 17…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-735/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-the-resolution-making (accessed 2026-10-15).

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