To suspend the rules to consider S. 38, a bill creating a new land district in mo., and for changing the boundaries of the southwestern and western land distric

On Jul 21, 1840, the House voted 73–54 (S 38). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 66–5, Others 7–49. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 73
No: 54
Did not vote: 128
Date: Jul 21, 1840

By party

Democrats66 yes · 5 no · 56 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 49 no · 72 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Birdsall Jackson D-NY voted no
Nathaniel Jones D-NY voted no
John Fine D-NY voted no
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted no
Joel Holleman D-VA 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 consider S. 38, a…: House Vote, Jul 21, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-626/to-suspend-the-rules-to-consider-s-38-a (accessed 2026-10-16).