To suspend the rules and consider a report of select committee on printing to separate printing from the political press of the country. (p. 321-2,3)

On Apr 13, 1840, the House voted 74–89. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–85, Others 72–4. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 74
No: 89
Did not vote: 92
Date: Apr 13, 1840

By party

Democrats2 yes · 85 no · 40 didn’t vote
Others72 yes · 4 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
John Wesley Davis D-IN 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and consider a report…: House Vote, Apr 13, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-285/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-a-report-of (accessed 2026-10-17).