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House roll call 151 · 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 91–80. Result: passed. By party: Others 87–1, Democrats 4–79. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
91
No
80
Did not vote
84
Date
Feb 25, 1840

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 79 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others87 yes · 1 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-151/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-debate-on-proceedings-of (accessed 2026-10-17).