To adopt the resolution that all debate in the committee of the whole on H.R. 679, making appropriations for the improvement of certain harbors and rivers, and

On Feb 23, 1843, the House voted 87–76 (HR 679). Result: passed. By party: Others 84–18, Democrats 3–57, Independents 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 87
No: 76
Did not vote: 93
Date: Feb 23, 1843

By party

Democrats3 yes · 57 no · 45 didn’t vote
Others84 yes · 18 no · 48 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Richard David Davis D-NY voted yes
Samuel Smith Bowne D-NY voted yes
George Sweeny D-OH 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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