To reconsider the vote by which H.R. 448, a bill to establish a uniform rate of mileage, was passed. (p. 459-2)

On Jun 11, 1840, the House voted 29–125 (HR 448). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–66, Others 11–59. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 125
Did not vote: 101
Date: Jun 11, 1840

By party

Democrats18 yes · 66 no · 43 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 59 no · 58 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Hubbard D-AL voted yes
Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
John Reynolds D-IL voted yes
Jr. Hillen Solomon D-MD voted yes
Virgil Delphini Parris D-ME voted yes
Joshua Adams Lowell D-ME voted yes
Thomas Davee D-ME voted yes
John Miller D-MO voted yes
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
Joseph Kille D-NJ voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
Andrew Wheeler Doig D-NY voted yes
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted yes
Meredith Mallory D-NY voted yes
Isaac Parrish D-OH voted yes
Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter D-OH voted yes
David Petrikin D-PA voted yes
Albert Gallatin Marchand D-PA 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 H.R. 448, a…: House Vote, Jun 11, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-459/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-h-r-448 (accessed 2026-10-17).