To reconsider the vote by which it was decided to table S. 177, (app. 6-19-34), a bill for the relief of certain settlers on the public lands who were deprived

On Jun 19, 1840, the House voted 107–64 (S 177). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 87–10, Others 20–54. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 107
No: 64
Did not vote: 84
Date: Jun 19, 1840

By party

Democrats87 yes · 10 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others20 yes · 54 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Hill D-NC voted no
Henry William Connor D-NC voted no
Thomas Birdsall Jackson D-NY voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
Lemuel Paynter D-PA voted no
Peter Newhard D-PA voted no
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted no
James Rogers D-SC voted no
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted no
Green Berry Samuels D-VA 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 reconsider the vote by which it was…: House Vote, Jun 19, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-478/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-it-was-decided (accessed 2026-10-17).