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House roll call 124 · 26th Congress · Feb 7, 1840

To suspend the rules and resolve the house into the comm. Of the whole on H.R. 3, (app. Feb. 22, 40, 5- stat-367), a bill making appropriations for the payment

On Feb 7, 1840, the House voted 129–40. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–2, Others 44–38. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
129
No
40
Did not vote
86
Date
Feb 7, 1840

By party

  • Democrats85 yes · 2 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others44 yes · 38 no · 46 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and resolve the house…: House Vote, Feb 7, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-124/to-suspend-the-rules-and-resolve-the-house-into (accessed 2026-10-17).