To adopt a resolution to employ a clerk for the committee on public expenditures, and to send for persons and papers. (p. 86)

On Dec 27, 1842, the House voted 89–98. Result: failed. By party: Others 86–15, Democrats 3–82, Independents 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 89
No: 98
Did not vote: 69
Date: Dec 27, 1842

By party

Democrats3 yes · 82 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others86 yes · 15 no · 49 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Mark Anthony Cooper D-GA voted yes
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA voted yes
Henry White Beeson D-PA 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 adopt a resolution to employ a clerk for…: House Vote, Dec 27, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-825/to-adopt-a-resolution-to-employ-a-clerk-for (accessed 2026-10-17).