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House roll call 136 · 26th Congress · Feb 21, 1840

To authorize the committee on elections to print any papers relating to the n.j. Contested elections.

On Feb 21, 1840, the House voted 73–98. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–89, Others 68–9. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
73
No
98
Did not vote
84
Date
Feb 21, 1840

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 89 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others68 yes · 9 no · 51 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 authorize the committee on elections to…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-136/to-authorize-the-committee-on-elections-to-print-any (accessed 2026-10-17).