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House roll call 165 · 26th Congress · Feb 28, 1840

To adopt amendment authorizing the committee of elections to report proceedings they desire printed by order of the house and that the house be instructed which

On Feb 28, 1840, the House voted 103–90. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 101–1, Others 2–89. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
103
No
90
Did not vote
62
Date
Feb 28, 1840

By party

  • Democrats101 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 89 no · 37 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 adopt amendment authorizing the committee…: House Vote, Feb 28…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-165/to-adopt-amendment-authorizing-the-committee-of-elections-to (accessed 2026-10-17).