To order the main question on the passage of the resolution to abolish house rule 21. (p. 32-1)

On Dec 6, 1842, the House voted 84–99. Result: failed. By party: Others 81–22, Democrats 3–76, Independents 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 99
Did not vote: 73
Date: Dec 6, 1842

By party

Democrats3 yes · 76 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others81 yes · 22 no · 47 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Joseph Egbert D-NY voted yes
Samuel Partridge D-NY 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 order the main question on the passage of…: House Vote, Dec 6, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-802/to-order-the-main-question-on-the-passage-of (accessed 2026-10-17).