To reconsider, as suggested in the resolution of the committee of ways and means, bill H.R. 472, lost on a previous vote following the presidential veto. (p. 9

On Aug 18, 1842, the House voted 12–140 (HR 472). Result: failed. By party: Others 9–92, Democrats 3–48. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 12
No: 140
Did not vote: 104
Date: Aug 18, 1842

By party

Democrats3 yes · 48 no · 54 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 92 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Peter Newhard D-PA voted yes
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA voted yes
Samuel Lewis Hays D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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