To order the previous question on adopting the resol. Of the committee of elections entitling the present occupants from n.j. To their seats.

On Jul 16, 1840, the House voted 101–85. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–1, Others 1–84. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 101
No: 85
Did not vote: 69
Date: Jul 16, 1840

By party

Democrats100 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 84 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Campbell D-SC 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 order the previous question on adopting…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-586/to-order-the-previous-question-on-adopting-the-resol (accessed 2026-10-17).