To suspend the rules and submit a resolution that the house shall meet at 10:00 a.m. Every day.

On Jun 17, 1840, the House voted 142–30. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–5, Others 48–25. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 142
No: 30
Did not vote: 83
Date: Jun 17, 1840

By party

Democrats94 yes · 5 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others48 yes · 25 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted no
Henry William Connor D-NC voted no
George Sweeny D-OH voted no
David Petrikin D-PA voted no
John Campbell 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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