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House roll call 804 · 27th Congress · Dec 7, 1842

To order the previous question on the adoption of the resolution which would rescind house rule 21. (p. 37)

On Dec 7, 1842, the House voted 91–92. Result: failed. By party: Others 85–20, Democrats 6–71, Independents 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
91
No
92
Did not vote
73
Date
Dec 7, 1842

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 71 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others85 yes · 20 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 previous question on the…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-804/to-order-the-previous-question-on-the-adoption-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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