To suspend the rules and submit a resolution that both houses adjourn on july 21, 1840.

On Jul 1, 1840, the House voted 140–21. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 83–5, Others 57–16. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 140
No: 21
Did not vote: 94
Date: Jul 1, 1840

By party

Democrats83 yes · 5 no · 39 didn’t vote
Others57 yes · 16 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Reynolds D-IL voted no
William Watson Wick D-IN voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
John Campbell D-SC voted no
Francis Everod Rives 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 suspend the rules and submit a resolution…: House Vote, Jul 1, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-506/to-suspend-the-rules-and-submit-a-resolution-that (accessed 2026-10-15).