To adopt the resolution of the committee on ways and means.

On Jan 27, 1843, the House voted 193–18. Result: passed. By party: Others 108–16, Democrats 84–2, Independents 1–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 193
No: 18
Did not vote: 45
Date: Jan 27, 1843

By party

Democrats84 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others108 yes · 16 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Greene Washington Caldwell D-NC voted no
Samuel Smith Bowne D-NY 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 adopt the resolution of the committee on…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-869/to-adopt-the-resolution-of-the-committee-on-ways (accessed 2026-10-17).