To order the previous question providing that the committee of accounts report to the house on the furnishing of stationery to the house and on the contract bet

On Mar 4, 1840, the House voted 109–78. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–1, Others 6–77. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 109
No: 78
Did not vote: 68
Date: Mar 4, 1840

By party

Democrats103 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 77 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Leet D-PA 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 order the previous question providing…: House Vote, Mar 4, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-177/to-order-the-previous-question-providing-that-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).