To order the previous question on passage of H.R. 18. (p. 293-3)

On Mar 27, 1840, the House voted 112–65 (HR 18). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 96–9, Others 16–56. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 112
No: 65
Did not vote: 78
Date: Mar 27, 1840

By party

Democrats96 yes · 9 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 56 no · 56 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Reynolds D-IL voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
John Wesley Davis D-IN voted no
John Carr D-IN voted no
William Watson Wick D-IN voted no
Tilghman Ashurst Howard D-IN voted no
Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
John B. Weller D-OH voted no
Isaac Leet 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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