To adjourn, during debate on H.R. 4, a bill appropriating the proceeds of the sale of public lands, and to grant preemptive rights. (JP. 203)

On Jul 5, 1841, the House voted 90–77. Result: passed. By party: Others 23–76, Democrats 66–1, Independents 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 90
No: 77
Did not vote: 89
Date: Jul 5, 1841

By party

Democrats66 yes · 1 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others23 yes · 76 no · 51 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Wray Williams D-MD 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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