To adjourn, motion made during debate on the public printing bill, a bill proposing to change the mode of executing the public printing to that of a government

On May 13, 1840, the House voted 15–52. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–44, Others 14–8. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 15
No: 52
Did not vote: 188
Date: May 13, 1840

By party

Democrats1 yes · 44 no · 82 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 8 no · 106 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Davee D-ME 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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