To reconsider the amendment to the resolution directing the clerk to have house printing done at least expense to the government.

On Jan 27, 1840, the House voted 108–110. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 106–6, Others 2–104. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 108
No: 110
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jan 27, 1840

By party

Democrats106 yes · 6 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 104 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Linn Boyd D-KY voted no
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted no
William Montgomery D-NC voted no
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted no
John King Griffin D-SC 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 reconsider the amendment to the…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-93/to-reconsider-the-amendment-to-the-resolution-directing-the (accessed 2026-10-16).