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House roll call 138 · 26th Congress · Feb 21, 1840

To proceed to the business on the speaker's table, and to the orders of the day, concerning private business. (p. 219-1)

On Feb 21, 1840, the House voted 91–102. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–98, Others 85–4. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
91
No
102
Did not vote
62
Date
Feb 21, 1840

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 98 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others85 yes · 4 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 proceed to the business on the speaker's…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-138/to-proceed-to-the-business-on-the-speakers-table (accessed 2026-10-17).