A call of the house, motion made during consideration of H.R. 60, a bill for the relief of the owners of the schooner "three brothers." (p. 303-1)

On Apr 3, 1840, the House voted 72–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–14, Others 37–6. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 72
No: 20
Did not vote: 163
Date: Apr 3, 1840

By party

Democrats35 yes · 14 no · 78 didn’t vote
Others37 yes · 6 no · 85 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Hubbard D-AL voted no
Tilghman Ashurst Howard D-IN voted no
Philip Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
Micajah Thomas Hawkins D-NC voted no
Joseph Kille D-NJ voted no
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted no
Nehemiah Hezekiah Earll D-NY voted no
John B. Weller D-OH voted no
Lemuel Paynter D-PA voted no
John King Griffin D-SC voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted no
Walter Coles D-VA voted no
Green Berry Samuels D-VA voted no
John Smith D-VT 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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Capitol Receipts, “A call of the house, motion made during…: House Vote, Apr 3, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-269/a-call-of-the-house-motion-made-during-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).