To suspend the rules in order to permit MR. Botts to introduce a resolution instructing the committee of ways and means to report certain bills relating to the

On Aug 24, 1842, the House voted 61–62. Result: failed. By party: Others 60–15, Democrats 1–46, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 61
No: 62
Did not vote: 133
Date: Aug 24, 1842

By party

Democrats1 yes · 46 no · 58 didn’t vote
Others60 yes · 15 no · 75 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Linn Boyd D-KY 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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