To table S. 33 (2-15-43), authorizing the legislatures of louisiana and tenn. To sell the lands heretofore appropriated for the use of schools in said state. (

On Jan 31, 1843, the House voted 48–128 (S 33). Result: failed. By party: Others 43–58, Democrats 5–69, Independents 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 48
No: 128
Did not vote: 80
Date: Jan 31, 1843

By party

Democrats5 yes · 69 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others43 yes · 58 no · 49 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Nathan Clifford D-ME voted yes
Romulus Mitchell Saunders D-NC voted yes
John Snyder D-PA voted yes
Almon Heath Read D-PA voted yes
William Osborne Goode D-VA 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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