To adjourn, motion made during debate on election of printer.

On Jan 30, 1840, the House voted 90–112. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–103, Others 85–9. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 90
No: 112
Did not vote: 53
Date: Jan 30, 1840

By party

Democrats5 yes · 103 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others85 yes · 9 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
Charles Fisher D-NC voted yes
Samuel Wells Morris D-PA voted yes
John King Griffin D-SC voted yes

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 adjourn, motion made during debate on…: House Vote, Jan 30, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-106/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-debate-on-election-of (accessed 2026-10-17).