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House roll call 920 · 27th Congress · Feb 21, 1843

To pass H.R. 720, (3-3-43), a bill establishing future commercial intercourse with china and appropriating the sum of $40,000 for this purpose. (p. 323-2)

On Feb 21, 1843, the House voted 95–59 (HR 720). Result: passed. By party: Others 69–25, Democrats 26–33, Independents 0–1. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
59
Did not vote
102
Date
Feb 21, 1843

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 33 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others69 yes · 25 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 pass H.R. 720, (3-3-43), a bill…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-920/to-pass-h-r-720-3-3-43-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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