To adjourn, motion made during debate on H.R. 8. (p. 331-1)

On Apr 15, 1840, the House voted 70–43. Result: passed. By party: Others 65–5, Democrats 5–38. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 70
No: 43
Did not vote: 142
Date: Apr 15, 1840

By party

Democrats5 yes · 38 no · 84 didn’t vote
Others65 yes · 5 no · 58 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
Tilghman Ashurst Howard D-IN voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
Lemuel Paynter D-PA voted yes
James Rogers D-SC 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 adjourn, motion made during debate on…: House Vote, Apr 15, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-289/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-debate-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).