To suspend rules and introduce a resolution that all house papers relating to n.j. Elections for representative to this Congress be referred to committee on ele

On Jan 7, 1840, the House voted 182–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–1, Others 77–22. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 182
No: 23
Did not vote: 50
Date: Jan 7, 1840

By party

Democrats105 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others77 yes · 22 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Wesley Davis D-IN 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 rules and introduce a resolution…: House Vote, Jan 7, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-63/to-suspend-rules-and-introduce-a-resolution-that-all (accessed 2026-10-16).