To adjourn, motion made during debate on H.R. 18. (p. 289-1)

On Mar 24, 1840, the House voted 36–44. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–43, Others 27–1. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 36
No: 44
Did not vote: 175
Date: Mar 24, 1840

By party

Democrats9 yes · 43 no · 75 didn’t vote
Others27 yes · 1 no · 100 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
Thomas Davee D-ME voted yes
John Jameson D-MO voted yes
Lemuel Paynter D-PA voted yes
George May Keim D-PA voted yes
Isaac Leet D-PA voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted yes
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted yes
Joel Holleman 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn, motion made during debate on…: House Vote, Mar 24, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-254/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-debate-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).