To suspend the rules, in order to continue the call of the states for resolutions. (p. 285-1)

On Mar 24, 1840, the House voted 46–84. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–58, Others 26–26. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 46
No: 84
Did not vote: 125
Date: Mar 24, 1840

By party

Democrats20 yes · 58 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others26 yes · 26 no · 76 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
John Reynolds D-IL voted yes
Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
John Wesley Davis D-IN voted yes
John Carr D-IN voted yes
William Watson Wick D-IN voted yes
Tilghman Ashurst Howard D-IN voted yes
Albert Smith D-ME voted yes
Thomas Davee D-ME voted yes
John Jameson D-MO voted yes
James De La Montanya D-NY voted yes
Nathaniel Jones D-NY voted yes
John B. Weller D-OH voted yes
William Doan D-OH voted yes
Isaac Parrish D-OH voted yes
David Austin Starkweather D-OH voted yes
Henry Swearingen D-OH voted yes
Lemuel Paynter D-PA voted yes
George Mcculloch D-PA voted yes
Isaac Leet D-PA 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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