To dispense with the bringing in of absentees, motion made during debate on H.R. 8.

On Apr 27, 1840, the House voted 23–61. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–55, Others 19–6. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 61
Did not vote: 171
Date: Apr 27, 1840

By party

Democrats4 yes · 55 no · 68 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 6 no · 103 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
John Carr D-IN voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
William Montgomery D-NC 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 dispense with the bringing in of…: House Vote, Apr 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-313/to-dispense-with-the-bringing-in-of-absentees-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).