To reconsider the vote which passed the resolution proposing to reduce the price of public printing by 15%.

On May 16, 1840, the House voted 84–98. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–95, Others 80–3. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 98
Did not vote: 73
Date: May 16, 1840

By party

Democrats4 yes · 95 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others80 yes · 3 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Montgomery D-NC voted yes
James De La Montanya D-NY voted yes
John King Griffin D-SC voted yes
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA 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 reconsider the vote which passed the…: House Vote, May 16, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-360/to-reconsider-the-vote-which-passed-the-resolution-proposing (accessed 2026-10-16).