To table further consideration of H.R. 210 as amended by the Senate, which bill regulates the taking of testimony in cases of contested elections. (p. 967-1,2)

On Aug 29, 1842, the House voted 105–97 (HR 210). Result: passed. By party: Others 103–12, Democrats 2–84, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 105
No: 97
Did not vote: 54
Date: Aug 29, 1842

By party

Democrats2 yes · 84 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others103 yes · 12 no · 35 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Archibald Hunter Arrington D-NC voted yes
Henry White Beeson D-PA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table further consideration of H.R. 210…: House Vote, Aug 29, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-784/to-table-further-consideration-of-h-r-210-as (accessed 2026-10-17).