To roundup absentees, motion made during debate on H.R. 8.

On Apr 27, 1840, the House voted 57–37. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–15, Others 4–22. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 57
No: 37
Did not vote: 161
Date: Apr 27, 1840

By party

Democrats53 yes · 15 no · 59 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 22 no · 102 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
William Montgomery D-NC voted no
Charles Fisher D-NC voted no
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted no
David P. Brewster D-NY voted no
John Holmes Prentiss D-NY voted no
Amasa Dana D-NY voted no
Stephen Banks Leonard D-NY voted no
Meredith Mallory D-NY voted no
Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter D-OH voted no
Peter Newhard D-PA voted no
John Galbraith D-PA voted no
Linn Banks D-VA voted no
Andrew Beirne D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To roundup absentees, motion made during…: House Vote, Apr 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-306/to-roundup-absentees-motion-made-during-debate-on-h (accessed 2026-10-16).