To suspend the rules to submit a resolution instructing committee on ways and means to report a bill making appropriations to preserve public harbors on lake er

On Jul 6, 1840, the House voted 57–88. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–66, Others 46–22. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 57
No: 88
Did not vote: 110
Date: Jul 6, 1840

By party

Democrats11 yes · 66 no · 50 didn’t vote
Others46 yes · 22 no · 60 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Reynolds D-IL voted yes
Albert Smith D-ME voted yes
James De La Montanya D-NY voted yes
John B. Weller D-OH voted yes
Jonathan Taylor D-OH voted yes
James Gerry D-PA voted yes
William Sterrett Ramsey D-PA voted yes
Enos Hook D-PA voted yes
Isaac Leet D-PA voted yes
William Beatty D-PA voted yes
John Galbraith D-PA 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 suspend the rules to submit a resolution…: House Vote, Jul 6, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-540/to-suspend-the-rules-to-submit-a-resolution-instructing (accessed 2026-10-14).