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House roll call 105 · 26th Congress · Jan 30, 1840

To sustain the chair's decision that a motion to submit a resolution proposing that the consideration of a house printer be postponed until feb. 10, next, is in

On Jan 30, 1840, the House voted 125–89. Result: passed. By party: Others 108–0, Democrats 17–89. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
125
No
89
Did not vote
41
Date
Jan 30, 1840

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 89 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others108 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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