United States House elections, 1842
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The U.S. House election, 1842 was an election for the United States House of Representatives in 1842.
Just as quickly as the Whig Party gained control of Congress, they lost their majority. Whig president William Henry Harrison died within several months of taking office and his successor, John Tyler, was disliked by members of both parties. Tyler's widespread unpopularity lead to an enormous defeat for his party, as the Whigs lost 70 seats, giving the Democrats a majority. The Law and Order Party, formed in response to the Dorr Rebellion in Rhode Island also took seats.
[edit] Overall results
| Party | Total Seats (change) | Seat percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 147 | +49 | 65.9% |
| Whig Party | 72 | -70 | 32.3% |
| Law and Order Party | 2 | +2 | 0.9% |
| Independent | 2 | +0 | 0.9% |
| Totals | 223 | -19 | 100% |
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