To table S. 12. (p. 408-2)

On May 22, 1840, the House voted 66–116 (S 12). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–88, Others 54–28. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 66
No: 116
Did not vote: 73
Date: May 22, 1840

By party

Democrats12 yes · 88 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others54 yes · 28 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted yes
Micajah Thomas Hawkins D-NC voted yes
William Montgomery D-NC voted yes
John Hill D-NC voted yes
Charles Fisher D-NC voted yes
Henry William Connor D-NC voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted yes
John King Griffin D-SC voted yes
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted yes
Walter Coles D-VA voted yes
Linn Banks D-VA voted yes
Green Berry Samuels 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 table S. 12. (p. 408-2): House Vote, May 22, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-385/to-table-s-12-p-408-2 (accessed 2026-10-15).