To adjourn, motion made during debate on n.j. Contested elections. (p. 227-1)

On Feb 28, 1840, the House voted 8–168. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–85, Others 3–83. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 8
No: 168
Did not vote: 79
Date: Feb 28, 1840

By party

Democrats5 yes · 85 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 83 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
Jr. Hillen Solomon D-MD voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
Judson Allen D-NY voted yes
Alexander Duncan D-OH voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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