To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution that the committee on ways and means investigate the necessity of placing duties upon wines, silks, linen, and o

On Jan 14, 1841, the House voted 80–86. Result: failed. By party: Others 73–13, Democrats 7–73. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 80
No: 86
Did not vote: 89
Date: Jan 14, 1841

By party

Democrats7 yes · 73 no · 47 didn’t vote
Others73 yes · 13 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
James Carroll D-MD voted yes
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted yes
John Davis D-PA voted yes
George Mcculloch D-PA voted yes
Isaac Leet D-PA voted yes
John Galbraith D-PA 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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