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House roll call 137 · 26th Congress · Feb 21, 1840

To sustain the chair's decision that a member had no right to read papers containing the proceedings of the committee on elections although the amendment under

On Feb 21, 1840, the House voted 98–84. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–2, Others 7–82. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

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

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 2 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 82 no · 39 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 sustain the chair's decision that a…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-137/to-sustain-the-chairs-decision-that-a-member-had (accessed 2026-10-17).