To adjourn, motion made during debate on H.R. 8. (p. 361-2)

On Apr 27, 1840, the House voted 22–65. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–58, Others 15–7. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 65
Did not vote: 168
Date: Apr 27, 1840

By party

Democrats7 yes · 58 no · 62 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 7 no · 106 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
Charles Fisher D-NC voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
David P. Brewster D-NY voted yes
John Hastings D-OH voted yes
John Galbraith D-PA voted yes
Linn Banks 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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