To reconsider the vote by which it was decided to amend the resolution that Congress adjourn on july 21, 1840, said amendment being to adjourn Congress on july

On Jul 1, 1840, the House voted 108–84. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 89–11, Others 19–73. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 108
No: 84
Did not vote: 63
Date: Jul 1, 1840

By party

Democrats89 yes · 11 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 73 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
James Carroll D-MD voted no
Thomas Davee D-ME voted no
Micajah Thomas Hawkins D-NC voted no
Nehemiah Hezekiah Earll D-NY voted no
Jonathan Taylor D-OH voted no
William Sterrett Ramsey D-PA voted no
David Petrikin D-PA voted no
Enos Hook D-PA voted no
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted no
James Rogers D-SC 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, Jul 1, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-508/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-it-was-decided (accessed 2026-10-17).