To order the previous question on the motion to reconsider the vote by which the house passed S. 12. (p. 425-1)

On May 27, 1840, the House voted 114–77 (S 12). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–5, Others 11–72. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 114
No: 77
Did not vote: 64
Date: May 27, 1840

By party

Democrats103 yes · 5 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 72 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Orlando Butler D-KY voted no
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted no
Charles Fisher D-NC voted no
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted no
James Rogers D-SC 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 order the previous question on the motion…: House Vote, May 27…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-405/to-order-the-previous-question-on-the-motion-to (accessed 2026-10-16).