To resolve into committee of the whole, motion made during debate on H.R. 29, (2-18-43), establishing agencies for the purchase of american water-rotted hemp.

On Feb 13, 1843, the House voted 79–98 (HR 29). Result: failed. By party: Others 13–96, Democrats 66–2. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 79
No: 98
Did not vote: 79
Date: Feb 13, 1843

By party

Democrats66 yes · 2 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 96 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Snyder D-PA voted no
Almon Heath Read 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 resolve into committee of the whole…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-894/to-resolve-into-committee-of-the-whole-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).