To amend the motion to consider the resolution authorizing the committee of elections to print papers facilitating investigation into the contested n.j. Electio

On Feb 28, 1840, the House voted 83–102. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–101, Others 82–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 83
No: 102
Did not vote: 70
Date: Feb 28, 1840

By party

Democrats1 yes · 101 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others82 yes · 1 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL 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 amend the motion to consider the…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-160/to-amend-the-motion-to-consider-the-resolution-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-16).