To adjourn, motion made during debate on the printing of information by the committee on elections regarding the n.j. Contested elections. (p. 227-1)

On Feb 28, 1840, the House voted 72–93. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–89, Others 70–4. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 72
No: 93
Did not vote: 90
Date: Feb 28, 1840

By party

Democrats2 yes · 89 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others70 yes · 4 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Parrish D-OH voted yes
Francis Everod Rives 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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