To print resolutions of the n.j. Legislature regarding the contested elections from the state.

On Feb 6, 1840, the House voted 94–92. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 2–92, Others 92–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 92
Did not vote: 69
Date: Feb 6, 1840

By party

Democrats2 yes · 92 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others92 yes · 0 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted yes
Robert Craig D-VA 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 print resolutions of the n.j. Legislature…: House Vote, Feb 6, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-121/to-print-resolutions-of-the-n-j-legislature-regarding (accessed 2026-10-17).