To sustain the chair's decision that the presentation of petition is of itself a motion that shall be received, question raised during consideration of a resolu

On Jan 13, 1840, the House voted 145–51. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 96–3, Others 49–48. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 145
No: 51
Did not vote: 59
Date: Jan 13, 1840

By party

Democrats96 yes · 3 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others49 yes · 48 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Davee D-ME voted no
John Ely D-NY voted no
Isaac Fletcher D-VT 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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