To suspend the rules and introduce a petition from citizens of pa. Requesting an investigation into the practice of MR. Naylor as their representative.

On Jan 4, 1840, the House voted 118–67. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 95–1, Others 23–66. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 118
No: 67
Did not vote: 70
Date: Jan 4, 1840

By party

Democrats95 yes · 1 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others23 yes · 66 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL 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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