To instruct the committee on ways and means to amend S. 127, (app. 7-4-40), a bill to provide for the collection, safekeeping, transfer, and disbursements of TH

On Mar 11, 1840, the House voted 80–107 (S 127). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–101, Others 78–6. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 80
No: 107
Did not vote: 68
Date: Mar 11, 1840

By party

Democrats2 yes · 101 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others78 yes · 6 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
Charles Fisher D-NC 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 instruct the committee on ways and means…: House Vote, Mar 11, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-216/to-instruct-the-committee-on-ways-and-means-to (accessed 2026-10-17).