To adopt a report and resolution of the minority of the select committee on the public printing of the house as a substitute to report and resolution of majorit

On May 15, 1840, the House voted 98–107. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–105, Others 97–2. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 107
Did not vote: 50
Date: May 15, 1840

By party

Democrats1 yes · 105 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others97 yes · 2 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt a report and resolution of the…: House Vote, May 15, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-347/to-adopt-a-report-and-resolution-of-the-minority (accessed 2026-10-17).