To adopt a resolution to print all papers and testimony now before the committee of elections regarding the n.j. Contested elections.

On Feb 14, 1840, the House voted 85–73. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 83–2, Others 2–71. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 73
Did not vote: 97
Date: Feb 14, 1840

By party

Democrats83 yes · 2 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 71 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC 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 adopt a resolution to print all papers…: House Vote, Feb 14, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-129/to-adopt-a-resolution-to-print-all-papers-and (accessed 2026-10-17).