To pass H. R. 165 (app. 7/27/1842), in relation to the claim of sarah besly, under the pension law of 1838, widow of william besley, a soldier of the revolution

On Jul 19, 1842, the Senate voted 21–14 (HR 4). Result: passed. By party: Others 16–4, Democrats 5–10. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 14
Did not vote: 24
Date: Jul 19, 1842

By party

Democrats5 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ambrose Hundley Sevier D-AR voted yes
William Savin Fulton D-AR voted yes
Perry Smith D-CT voted yes
Leonard Wilcox D-NH voted yes
Levi Woodbury D-NH voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 165 (app. 7/27/1842), in…: Senate Vote, Jul 19, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-S-543/to-pass-h-r-165-app-7-27-1842 (accessed 2026-10-17).