To order engrossment and third reading of H.R. 107, a bill for the relief of general daniel parker. (p. 429-2)

On May 29, 1840, the House voted 75–63 (HR 107). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–55, Others 58–8. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 75
No: 63
Did not vote: 117
Date: May 29, 1840

By party

Democrats17 yes · 55 no · 55 didn’t vote
Others58 yes · 8 no · 62 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
Tilghman Ashurst Howard D-IN voted yes
William Orlando Butler D-KY voted yes
William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Henry Williams D-MA voted yes
James Carroll D-MD voted yes
Jr. Hillen Solomon D-MD voted yes
Francis Thomas D-MD voted yes
John Ely D-NY voted yes
Stephen Banks Leonard D-NY voted yes
George Sweeny D-OH voted yes
George Mcculloch D-PA voted yes
Robert Hanna Hammond D-PA voted yes
John Galbraith D-PA voted yes
Thomas De Lage Sumter D-SC voted yes
Walter Coles 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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