To suspend the rules and move to consider bill H.R. 557, providing for purchasing materials and for the support of the penitentiary in the district of columbia.

On Aug 30, 1842, the House voted 98–93 (HR 557). Result: passed. By party: Others 96–12, Democrats 2–80, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 93
Did not vote: 65
Date: Aug 30, 1842

By party

Democrats2 yes · 80 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others96 yes · 12 no · 42 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

George May Keim D-PA voted yes
Arnold Plumer 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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