To order the main questionon passage of H.R. 607. (p. 176-2)

On Feb 15, 1841, the House voted 114–50 (HR 607). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 79–11, Others 35–39. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 114
No: 50
Did not vote: 91
Date: Feb 15, 1841

By party

Democrats79 yes · 11 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others35 yes · 39 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Carroll D-MD voted no
Jr. Hillen Solomon D-MD voted no
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted no
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
Micajah Thomas Hawkins D-NC voted no
John Hill D-NC voted no
Thomas Birdsall Jackson D-NY voted no
Meredith Mallory D-NY voted no
Charles Mcclure D-PA voted no
Isaac Leet D-PA voted no
John King Griffin 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 order the main questionon passage of H.R…: House Vote, Feb 15, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-709/to-order-the-main-questionon-passage-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).