To reconsider the vote by which the house refused to pass H.R. 53.

On May 16, 1840, the House voted 78–96 (HR 53). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–84, Others 68–12. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 78
No: 96
Did not vote: 81
Date: May 16, 1840

By party

Democrats10 yes · 84 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others68 yes · 12 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Tilghman Ashurst Howard D-IN voted yes
Thomas Birdsall Jackson D-NY voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
Aaron Vanderpoel D-NY voted yes
Augustus Cincinnatus Hand D-NY voted yes
John Fine D-NY voted yes
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted yes
Amasa Dana D-NY voted yes
Edward Rogers D-NY voted yes
Nehemiah Hezekiah Earll D-NY 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 the house…: House Vote, May 16, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-363/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-refused (accessed 2026-10-17).