To adopt the resolution informing the President of the U.S. That he has no right to send a protest to this house against any of its proceedings. (p. 974-3,975-

On Aug 30, 1842, the House voted 100–91. Result: passed. By party: Others 21–88, Democrats 78–3, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 100
No: 91
Did not vote: 65
Date: Aug 30, 1842

By party

Democrats78 yes · 3 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others21 yes · 88 no · 41 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted no
Romulus Mitchell Saunders D-NC voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA 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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