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House roll call 182 · 26th Congress · Mar 4, 1840

To adopt a resolution that the committee on the district of columbia employ a clerk. (p. 237-1)

On Mar 4, 1840, the House voted 63–85. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–67, Others 48–18. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
63
No
85
Did not vote
107
Date
Mar 4, 1840

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 67 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others48 yes · 18 no · 62 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 a resolution that the committee on…: House Vote, Mar 4, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-182/to-adopt-a-resolution-that-the-committee-on-the (accessed 2026-10-17).