To order the previous question, on engrossment and third reading of H.R. 18. (p. 293-3)

On Mar 27, 1840, the House voted 105–79 (HR 18). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–6, Others 5–73. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 105
No: 79
Did not vote: 71
Date: Mar 27, 1840

By party

Democrats100 yes · 6 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 73 no · 50 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
John Wesley Davis D-IN voted no
William Watson Wick D-IN voted no
Tilghman Ashurst Howard D-IN voted no
Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
Jonathan Taylor D-OH 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, on…: House Vote, Mar 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-256/to-order-the-previous-question-on-engrossment-and-third (accessed 2026-10-17).