To suspend the rules and submit a resol. Regarding examination of petitions memorials, bills, and resolutions committed to the committee of claims and not acted

On Jul 21, 1840, the House voted 40–84. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–70, Others 39–14. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 40
No: 84
Did not vote: 131
Date: Jul 21, 1840

By party

Democrats1 yes · 70 no · 56 didn’t vote
Others39 yes · 14 no · 75 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Fisher D-NC 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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