To table a report of the committee on printing in relation to the separation of the patronage of the government from the public press. (p. 399-3)

On May 15, 1840, the House voted 104–87. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 101–1, Others 3–86. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 104
No: 87
Did not vote: 64
Date: May 15, 1840

By party

Democrats101 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 86 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Montgomery D-NC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a report of the committee on…: House Vote, May 15, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-349/to-table-a-report-of-the-committee-on-printing (accessed 2026-10-17).