To rescind the order which ordered MR. Smith of maine to be taken into custody.

On Apr 27, 1840, the House voted 62–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–6, Others 14–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 62
No: 12
Did not vote: 181
Date: Apr 27, 1840

By party

Democrats48 yes · 6 no · 73 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 6 no · 108 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edmund Burke D-NH voted no
Ira Allen Eastman D-NH voted no
Tristram Shaw D-NH voted no
John Fine D-NY voted no
Edward Rogers D-NY voted no
Robert Hanna Hammond 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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