To order the engrossment of the resolution as amended, relating to the pay of absentee members of Congress. (p. 940-2,3)

On Aug 25, 1842, the House voted 134–18. Result: passed. By party: Others 88–11, Democrats 46–7. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 134
No: 18
Did not vote: 104
Date: Aug 25, 1842

By party

Democrats46 yes · 7 no · 52 didn’t vote
Others88 yes · 11 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Thomson Mason D-MD voted no
John Van Buren D-NY voted no
Robert Mcclellan D-NY voted no
Samuel Gordon D-NY voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
Cave Johnson D-TN voted no
George Booth Cary D-VA voted 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order the engrossment of the resolution…: House Vote, Aug 25, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-771/to-order-the-engrossment-of-the-resolution-as-amended (accessed 2026-10-17).