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House roll call 150 · 26th Congress · Feb 25, 1840

To adjourn, motion made during debate on proceedings of the committee on elections on the contested n.j. Elections. (p. 224-2)

On Feb 25, 1840, the House voted 90–94. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–89, Others 83–5. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
90
No
94
Did not vote
71
Date
Feb 25, 1840

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 89 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others83 yes · 5 no · 40 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 adjourn, motion made during debate on…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-150/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-debate-on-proceedings-of (accessed 2026-10-17).