To table the motion to print 2,500 extra copies of the postmaster generals report, relating to offers for carrying the mail, a statement of all land and water m

On Feb 27, 1843, the House voted 72–84. Result: failed. By party: Others 12–78, Democrats 60–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 72
No: 84
Did not vote: 100
Date: Feb 27, 1843

By party

Democrats60 yes · 6 no · 39 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 78 no · 60 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John B. Weller D-OH voted no
John Hastings D-OH voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Harvey Magee Watterson D-TN 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 table the motion to print 2,500 extra…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-937/to-table-the-motion-to-print-2-500-extra (accessed 2026-10-16).