That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole to consider H.R. 598. (p. 132-2)

On Jan 29, 1841, the House voted 109–71 (HR 598). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 97–2, Others 12–69. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 109
No: 71
Did not vote: 75
Date: Jan 29, 1841

By party

Democrats97 yes · 2 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 69 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Wesley Davis D-IN voted no
Julius W. Blackwell D-TN 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, “That the house resolve itself into the…: House Vote, Jan 29, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-678/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).