To pass the resolution directing the clerk to have the house printing done at least expense to the government.

On Jan 27, 1840, the House voted 115–98. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–97, Others 104–1. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 115
No: 98
Did not vote: 42
Date: Jan 27, 1840

By party

Democrats11 yes · 97 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others104 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
John Wesley Davis D-IN voted yes
Linn Boyd D-KY voted yes
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted yes
William Montgomery D-NC voted yes
Charles Fisher D-NC voted yes
Henry William Connor D-NC voted yes
Enos Hook D-PA voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted yes
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted yes
John King Griffin 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass the resolution directing the clerk…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-94/to-pass-the-resolution-directing-the-clerk-to-have (accessed 2026-10-17).