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House roll call 737 · 27th Congress · Aug 17, 1842

To pass over the President's veto, the bill H.R. 472. (p. 906-1,2)

On Aug 17, 1842, the House voted 92–87 (HR 472). Result: passed. By party: Others 92–7, Democrats 0–79, Independents 0–1.

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

Yes
92
No
87
Did not vote
77
Date
Aug 17, 1842

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 79 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others92 yes · 7 no · 51 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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