To dispense with further proceedings in the call of the house, motion made during debate on election of a printer.

On Jan 30, 1840, the House voted 121–88. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–11, Others 27–77. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 26th Congress (1839–1840), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 121
No: 88
Did not vote: 46
Date: Jan 30, 1840

By party

Democrats94 yes · 11 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others27 yes · 77 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Smith D-IN voted no
Virgil Delphini Parris D-ME voted no
John Miller D-MO voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
Judson Allen D-NY voted no
Amasa Dana D-NY voted no
John B. Weller D-OH voted no
Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter D-OH voted no
George Sweeny D-OH voted no
David Austin Starkweather D-OH voted no
David Petrikin 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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Capitol Receipts, “To dispense with further proceedings in the…: House Vote, Jan 30, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-102/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-in-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).