To suspend the rules and consider a res. That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole to consider S. 127, a bill "to provide for the collection

On May 18, 1840, the House voted 105–79. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–1, Others 5–78. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 105
No: 79
Did not vote: 71
Date: May 18, 1840

By party

Democrats100 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 78 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL 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 suspend the rules and consider a res…: House Vote, May 18, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-368/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-a-res-that (accessed 2026-10-16).