To adopt a resolution that the rules be suspended to discharge the committee of the whole from consideration of S. 127, from monday next. (p. 488)

On Jun 26, 1840, the House voted 124–58 (S 127). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–1, Others 19–57. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 124
No: 58
Did not vote: 73
Date: Jun 26, 1840

By party

Democrats105 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 57 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Coke Dromgoole D-VA 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 adopt a resolution that the rules be…: House Vote, Jun 26, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-492/to-adopt-a-resolution-that-the-rules-be-suspended (accessed 2026-10-17).