To suspend the rules in order to have leave to introduce H.R. 614, (5-stat-614, 3-3-43), repealing the bankruptcy law. (p. 49-1)

On Dec 13, 1842, the House voted 135–60 (HR 614). Result: passed. By party: Others 52–59, Democrats 82–1, Independents 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 135
No: 60
Did not vote: 61
Date: Dec 13, 1842

By party

Democrats82 yes · 1 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others52 yes · 59 no · 39 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Bennett Dawson D-LA 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 suspend the rules in order to have leave…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-813/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-have-leave (accessed 2026-10-17).