To suspend the rules to consider a resolution that the secretary of war communicate to the house details on payment to the caddo indians. (p. 252-1)

On Mar 9, 1840, the House voted 70–69. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–69, Others 64–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 70
No: 69
Did not vote: 116
Date: Mar 9, 1840

By party

Democrats6 yes · 69 no · 52 didn’t vote
Others64 yes · 0 no · 64 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted yes
Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
John Wesley Davis D-IN voted yes
William Montgomery D-NC voted yes
Harvey Magee Watterson D-TN voted yes
William Lucas 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules to consider a…: House Vote, Mar 9, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-206/to-suspend-the-rules-to-consider-a-resolution-that (accessed 2026-10-15).