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House roll call 812 · 27th Congress · Dec 13, 1842

To receive the resolution asking that a comm. Be appointed to inquire into the truth of the charges contained in the letter of the hon. J.c. Spencer against mem

On Dec 13, 1842, the House voted 86–105. Result: failed. By party: Others 84–25, Democrats 2–79, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
86
No
105
Did not vote
65
Date
Dec 13, 1842

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 79 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others84 yes · 25 no · 41 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 receive the resolution asking that a…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-812/to-receive-the-resolution-asking-that-a-comm-be (accessed 2026-10-16).

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