That when the house adjourn it will meet again monday next. (p. 227-2)

On Feb 28, 1840, the House voted 62–92. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–72, Others 54–20. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 62
No: 92
Did not vote: 101
Date: Feb 28, 1840

By party

Democrats8 yes · 72 no · 47 didn’t vote
Others54 yes · 20 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted yes
Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
Thomas Davee D-ME voted yes
Charles Fisher D-NC voted yes
Lemuel Paynter D-PA voted yes
George Mcculloch D-PA voted yes
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted yes
James Rogers 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, “That when the house adjourn it will meet…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-166/that-when-the-house-adjourn-it-will-meet-again (accessed 2026-10-15).