To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution that a comm. Appointed at the last session on the memorial of the clerk and the subject of stationery be reappoi

On Feb 12, 1841, the House voted 67–62. Result: passed. By party: Others 6–59, Democrats 61–3. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 67
No: 62
Did not vote: 126
Date: Feb 12, 1841

By party

Democrats61 yes · 3 no · 63 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 59 no · 63 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Montgomery D-NC voted no
Edward Rogers D-NY voted no
William Beatty D-PA 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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