To suspend the rules, and resolve into the committee of the whole. (p. 487)

On Jun 25, 1840, the House voted 82–50. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 72–6, Others 10–44. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 82
No: 50
Did not vote: 123
Date: Jun 25, 1840

By party

Democrats72 yes · 6 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 44 no · 74 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joel Holleman D-VA voted no
Francis Everod Rives D-VA voted no
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted no
William Lucas D-VA voted no
Green Berry Samuels D-VA voted no
John Smith D-VT 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules, and resolve into the…: House Vote, Jun 25, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-487/to-suspend-the-rules-and-resolve-into-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).