To decide if MR. C. Fisher shall be excused as a member of the committee of elections.

On Jun 16, 1840, the House voted 104–80. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–6, Others 4–74. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 104
No: 80
Did not vote: 71
Date: Jun 16, 1840

By party

Democrats100 yes · 6 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 74 no · 50 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
William Parmenter D-MA voted no
James Carroll D-MD voted no
Thomas Davee D-ME voted no
Aaron Vanderpoel D-NY voted no
Peter Newhard D-PA 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, “To decide if MR. C. Fisher shall be excused…: House Vote, Jun 16, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-471/to-decide-if-mr-c-fisher-shall-be-excused (accessed 2026-10-17).