To suspend the rules to introduce a resolution that the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole on thursday next to consider H.R. 18,(5-stat-370,ap

On Feb 24, 1840, the House voted 103–80. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 93–1, Others 10–79. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 103
No: 80
Did not vote: 72
Date: Feb 24, 1840

By party

Democrats93 yes · 1 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 79 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR 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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