To amend the 44th rule of the house concerning the ordering of the previous question and providing that it shall only be admitted when demanded by the majority

On Jan 14, 1840, the House voted 101–95. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–92, Others 92–3. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 101
No: 95
Did not vote: 59
Date: Jan 14, 1840

By party

Democrats9 yes · 92 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others92 yes · 3 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Reynolds D-IL voted yes
Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
George Sweeny D-OH voted yes
John Campbell D-SC voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted yes
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted yes
James Rogers D-SC voted yes
Harvey Magee Watterson D-TN voted yes

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 amend the 44th rule of the house…: House Vote, Jan 14, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-75/to-amend-the-44th-rule-of-the-house-concerning (accessed 2026-10-17).