To suspend the rules in order to consider a resol. Requesting the war dept. For information concerning indian agencies. (p. 307-2)

On Apr 6, 1840, the House voted 70–78. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–67, Others 59–11. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 70
No: 78
Did not vote: 107
Date: Apr 6, 1840

By party

Democrats11 yes · 67 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others59 yes · 11 no · 58 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
John Wesley Davis D-IN voted yes
William Watson Wick D-IN voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
William Montgomery D-NC voted yes
William Doan D-OH voted yes
Isaac Parrish D-OH voted yes
Lemuel Paynter D-PA voted yes
Enos Hook D-PA voted yes
William Lucas D-VA 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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