To table the resolution preventing future migration or emigration of free negroes and mulattoes into the territory of florida. (p. 106-3, 107-1)

On Jan 3, 1843, the House voted 112–80. Result: passed. By party: Others 38–70, Democrats 73–10, Independents 1–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 112
No: 80
Did not vote: 64
Date: Jan 3, 1843

By party

Democrats73 yes · 10 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others38 yes · 70 no · 42 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA 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
John Sanford D-NY voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
Almon Heath Read D-PA voted no
Albert Gallatin Marchand D-PA voted no
Henry White Beeson D-PA 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 resolution preventing future…: House Vote, Jan 3, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-832/to-table-the-resolution-preventing-future-migration-or-emigration (accessed 2026-10-14).