To table the whole subject of the resolution which would rescind house rule 21. (p. 37-3)

On Dec 7, 1842, the House voted 90–91. Result: failed. By party: Others 26–77, Democrats 63–14, Independents 1–0. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 90
No: 91
Did not vote: 75
Date: Dec 7, 1842

By party

Democrats63 yes · 14 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others26 yes · 77 no · 47 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Swett Littlefield D-ME voted no
Joseph Egbert D-NY voted no
Charles Goadsby Ferris D-NY voted no
James I. Roosevelt D-NY voted no
John Mckeon D-NY voted no
Richard David Davis D-NY voted no
Robert Mcclellan D-NY voted no
John Sanford D-NY voted no
Andrew Wheeler Doig D-NY voted no
David P. Brewster D-NY voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
Samuel Gordon D-NY voted no
Samuel Partridge D-NY 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the whole subject of the resolution…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-803/to-table-the-whole-subject-of-the-resolution-which (accessed 2026-10-17).