To make H.R. 602, a bill to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy in the U.S., the first order of business on jan. 28, 1841. (p. 103-2)

On Jan 15, 1841, the House voted 57–97 (HR 602). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–72, Others 49–25. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 57
No: 97
Did not vote: 101
Date: Jan 15, 1841

By party

Democrats8 yes · 72 no · 47 didn’t vote
Others49 yes · 25 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
Augustus Cincinnatus Hand D-NY voted yes
David P. Brewster D-NY voted yes
Edward Rogers D-NY voted yes
Theron Rudd Strong D-NY voted yes
Meredith Mallory D-NY voted yes
David Douglas Wagener 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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Capitol Receipts, “To make H.R. 602, a bill to establish a…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-669/to-make-h-r-602-a-bill-to-establish (accessed 2026-10-17).