To adopt a res. Criticizing the right of the President of the United States to make formal protest against the votes and proceedings of the house on the grounds

On Aug 30, 1842, the House voted 75–80. Result: failed. By party: Others 15–72, Democrats 60–8. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 75
No: 80
Did not vote: 101
Date: Aug 30, 1842

By party

Democrats60 yes · 8 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 72 no · 63 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted no
John Mckeon D-NY voted no
Richard David Davis D-NY voted no
Robert Mcclellan D-NY voted no
Lewis Riggs D-NY voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC 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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