To reconsider the vote by which a resolution changing house rule 127, was passed. (p. 433-3)

On Jun 1, 1840, the House voted 70–116. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–104, Others 62–12. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 70
No: 116
Did not vote: 69
Date: Jun 1, 1840

By party

Democrats8 yes · 104 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others62 yes · 12 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Smith D-IN voted yes
Daniel Bailey Ryall D-NJ voted yes
John Holmes Prentiss D-NY voted yes
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted yes
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted yes
James Rogers D-SC voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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 reconsider the vote by which a resolution…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-435/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-a-resolution-changing (accessed 2026-10-16).