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House roll call 181 · 26th Congress · Mar 4, 1840

To suspend the rules to move resolutions to refer the various subjects of the President's message at the commencement of the session to appropriate committee.

On Mar 4, 1840, the House voted 104–85. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–0, Others 1–85.

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

Yes
104
No
85
Did not vote
66
Date
Mar 4, 1840

By party

  • Democrats103 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 85 no · 42 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 suspend the rules to move resolutions to…: House Vote, Mar 4, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-181/to-suspend-the-rules-to-move-resolutions-to-refer (accessed 2026-10-17).