To reconsider the vote by which it was decided to receive the report of the committee on commerce.

On Jun 1, 1840, the House voted 84–109. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–104, Others 77–5. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 109
Did not vote: 62
Date: Jun 1, 1840

By party

Democrats7 yes · 104 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others77 yes · 5 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
Daniel Bailey Ryall D-NJ voted yes
Joseph Kille D-NJ voted yes
Peter Dumont Vroom D-NJ voted yes
Philemon Dickerson D-NJ voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
John King Griffin D-SC 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 by which it was…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-427/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-it-was-decided (accessed 2026-10-17).