To sustain the chair's decision that a resolution was out of order as it was the same as a previous one; said resolution to rescind, from house rule 127: "nor s

On Jun 1, 1840, the House voted 89–92. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–92, Others 86–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 89
No: 92
Did not vote: 74
Date: Jun 1, 1840

By party

Democrats3 yes · 92 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others86 yes · 0 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
William Orlando Butler D-KY voted yes
Thomas De Lage Sumter 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 sustain the chair's decision that a…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-428/to-sustain-the-chairs-decision-that-a-resolution-was (accessed 2026-10-17).