To suspend the rules to refer to the committee of elections a petition from citizens of pa. Complaining that MR. Naylor was not entitled to his seat and request

On Jan 13, 1840, the House voted 118–77. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 95–4, Others 23–73. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 118
No: 77
Did not vote: 60
Date: Jan 13, 1840

By party

Democrats95 yes · 4 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others23 yes · 73 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
John Wesley Davis D-IN voted no
Meredith Mallory D-NY voted no
Walter Coles 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 refer to the…: House Vote, Jan 13, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-69/to-suspend-the-rules-to-refer-to-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).