TO SUSTAIN THE CHAIR'S DECISION IN GIVING MR. GRAVES THE FLOOR OVER MR. DAVIS, ALTHOUGH THE LATER HAD MOVED A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE HOUSE PRINTING. (p. 163-

On Jan 29, 1840, the House voted 105–92. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–91, Others 95–1. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 105
No: 92
Did not vote: 58
Date: Jan 29, 1840

By party

Democrats10 yes · 91 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others95 yes · 1 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted yes
Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
Aaron Vanderpoel D-NY voted yes
Meredith Mallory D-NY voted yes
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted yes
Linn Banks D-VA voted yes
Green Berry Samuels D-VA voted yes
Robert Craig D-VA voted yes
Andrew Beirne D-VA 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 SUSTAIN THE CHAIR'S DECISION IN GIVING…: House Vote, Jan 29, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-99/to-sustain-the-chairs-decision-in-giving-mr-graves (accessed 2026-10-17).