To reconsider the vote to adopt H.R. 526, a bill to establish a uniform rule of naturalization. (p. 41-3)

On Dec 21, 1840, the House voted 90–93 (HR 526). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 89–6, Others 1–87. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 90
No: 93
Did not vote: 72
Date: Dec 21, 1840

By party

Democrats89 yes · 6 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 87 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
James Carroll D-MD voted no
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted no
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted no
John King Griffin D-SC voted no
Walter Coles 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 to adopt H.R. 526, a…: House Vote, Dec 21, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-642/to-reconsider-the-vote-to-adopt-h-r-526 (accessed 2026-10-17).