To suspend the rules and consider the contract with langtree and o'sullivan on furnishing the clerk with stationery and printing. (p. 325-3,102-1)

On Apr 14, 1840, the House voted 128–28. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 78–4, Others 50–24. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 128
No: 28
Did not vote: 99
Date: Apr 14, 1840

By party

Democrats78 yes · 4 no · 45 didn’t vote
Others50 yes · 24 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Smith D-ME voted no
John Davis D-PA voted no
David Petrikin D-PA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and consider the…: House Vote, Apr 14, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-286/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-the-contract-with (accessed 2026-10-16).