To adopt a resolution that certain members of the house be furnished with certain books, concerning congressional regulations and procedures. (p. 230-2)

On Mar 3, 1841, the House voted 89–51. Result: passed. By party: Others 63–14, Democrats 26–37. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 89
No: 51
Did not vote: 115
Date: Mar 3, 1841

By party

Democrats26 yes · 37 no · 64 didn’t vote
Others63 yes · 14 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Reynolds D-IL voted yes
Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
William Watson Wick D-IN voted yes
Philip Francis Thomas D-MD voted yes
Albert Smith D-ME voted yes
Isaac Edwin Crary D-MI voted yes
John Jameson D-MO voted yes
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
Joseph Kille D-NJ voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
Judson Allen D-NY voted yes
Edward Rogers D-NY voted yes
Meredith Mallory D-NY voted yes
William Doan D-OH voted yes
Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter D-OH voted yes
John Hastings D-OH voted yes
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted yes
Charles Mcclure D-PA voted yes
George Mcculloch D-PA voted yes
Robert Hanna Hammond D-PA voted yes
Samuel Wells Morris D-PA voted yes
Isaac Leet D-PA voted yes
William Beatty D-PA voted yes
John Galbraith D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
Thomas De Lage Sumter D-SC 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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