To suspend the rules to introduce a resolution to change the hour of meeting. (p. 389-1)

On May 11, 1840, the House voted 119–24. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 78–3, Others 41–21. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 119
No: 24
Did not vote: 112
Date: May 11, 1840

By party

Democrats78 yes · 3 no · 46 didn’t vote
Others41 yes · 21 no · 66 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Montgomery D-NC voted no
Nathaniel Jones D-NY voted no
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC 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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