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House roll call 171 · 26th Congress · Mar 2, 1840

To sustain the chair's decision giving precedence to the memorial from ohio, indiana, and ill., recommending measures to complete the cumberland road, and said

On Mar 2, 1840, the House voted 120–61. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 67–34, Others 53–27. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
120
No
61
Did not vote
74
Date
Mar 2, 1840

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 34 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others53 yes · 27 no · 48 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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