To order the previous question, on H.R. 53.

On May 15, 1840, the House voted 69–81 (HR 53). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–72, Others 60–9. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 69
No: 81
Did not vote: 105
Date: May 15, 1840

By party

Democrats9 yes · 72 no · 46 didn’t vote
Others60 yes · 9 no · 59 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Tilghman Ashurst Howard D-IN voted yes
James Carroll D-MD voted yes
Jr. Hillen Solomon D-MD voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
Aaron Vanderpoel D-NY voted yes
Augustus Cincinnatus Hand D-NY voted yes
John Fine D-NY voted yes
Andrew Wheeler Doig D-NY voted yes
John Gelston Floyd D-NY 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 order the previous question, on H.R. 53.: House Vote, May 15, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-354/to-order-the-previous-question-on-h-r-53 (accessed 2026-10-17).