To suspend the rules to offer a resolution concerning the discontinuing of the branch mints of the U.S.

On Feb 10, 1840, the House voted 61–104. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–86, Others 59–18. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 61
No: 104
Did not vote: 90
Date: Feb 10, 1840

By party

Democrats2 yes · 86 no · 39 didn’t vote
Others59 yes · 18 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Sterrett Ramsey D-PA voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler 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 suspend the rules to offer a resolution…: House Vote, Feb 10, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-126/to-suspend-the-rules-to-offer-a-resolution-concerning (accessed 2026-10-16).