To reconsider the vote by which S. 179, was passed. (p. 232-2)

On Mar 2, 1840, the House voted 67–79 (S 179). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–73, Others 58–6. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 67
No: 79
Did not vote: 109
Date: Mar 2, 1840

By party

Democrats9 yes · 73 no · 45 didn’t vote
Others58 yes · 6 no · 64 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Albert Smith D-ME voted yes
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted yes
David Austin Starkweather D-OH voted yes
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted yes
Thomas De Lage Sumter D-SC voted yes
Walter Coles D-VA voted yes
Isaac Fletcher D-VT 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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the vote by which S. 179, was…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-175/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-s-179-was (accessed 2026-10-17).