To adjourn, motion made during debate on the s.j. Res. Related to the 16th rule of the two houses. (p. 386)

On Mar 2, 1843, the House voted 64–92. Result: failed. By party: Others 7–87, Democrats 57–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 64
No: 92
Did not vote: 100
Date: Mar 2, 1843

By party

Democrats57 yes · 5 no · 43 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 87 no · 56 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted no
John Cummins Edwards D-MO voted no
John Miller D-MO voted no
Jacob Houck Jr. D-NY voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll 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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