To suspend the rules to submit a resolution that the judiciary committee report a bill prohibiting the enlistment of negroes in the navy or army of the U.S.

On Jul 14, 1840, the House voted 108–73. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 95–2, Others 13–71. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 108
No: 73
Did not vote: 74
Date: Jul 14, 1840

By party

Democrats95 yes · 2 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 71 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Rogers D-NY voted no
Nehemiah Hezekiah Earll D-NY 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 to submit a resolution…: House Vote, Jul 14, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-564/to-suspend-the-rules-to-submit-a-resolution-that (accessed 2026-10-15).