To sustain the chair's decision that MR. Fillmore was entitled to speak in preference to any other member, matter arising during consideration of the new jersey

On Mar 5, 1840, the House voted 82–88. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–86, Others 78–2. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 82
No: 88
Did not vote: 85
Date: Mar 5, 1840

By party

Democrats4 yes · 86 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others78 yes · 2 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
John Campbell D-SC voted yes
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted yes
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA 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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