To order the previous question on H.R. 57. (p. 236-1,231-3)

On Feb 2, 1843, the House voted 94–101 (HR 57). Result: failed. By party: Others 86–24, Democrats 8–76, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 101
Did not vote: 61
Date: Feb 2, 1843

By party

Democrats8 yes · 76 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others86 yes · 24 no · 40 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Charles Goadsby Ferris D-NY voted yes
Fernando Wood D-NY voted yes
James I. Roosevelt D-NY voted yes
William Morrison Oliver D-NY voted yes
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted yes
Almon Heath Read D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC 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 order the previous question on H.R. 57…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-882/to-order-the-previous-question-on-h-r-57 (accessed 2026-10-16).