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House roll call 155 · 26th Congress · Feb 27, 1840

To proceed to the consideration of business on the speaker's table, and to the orders of the day. (p. 226-1)

On Feb 27, 1840, the House voted 95–103. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–102, Others 95–1.

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

Yes
95
No
103
Did not vote
57
Date
Feb 27, 1840

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 102 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others95 yes · 1 no · 32 didn’t vote

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 consideration of business…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-155/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-business-on-the (accessed 2026-10-17).