To suspend the rules and resolve into comm. Of the whole, in order to consider H.R. 18, (5 stat.370,3-31-40), a bill regarding the issuing of treasury notes. (

On Mar 21, 1840, the House voted 101–69 (HR 18). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–1, Others 7–68. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 101
No: 69
Did not vote: 85
Date: Mar 21, 1840

By party

Democrats94 yes · 1 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 68 no · 53 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Enos Hook 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 suspend the rules and resolve into comm…: House Vote, Mar 21, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-228/to-suspend-the-rules-and-resolve-into-comm-of (accessed 2026-10-16).