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House roll call 185 · 26th Congress · Mar 5, 1840

To consider the orders of the day instead of having the standing committees make reports.

On Mar 5, 1840, the House voted 83–104. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–101, Others 81–3. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
104
Did not vote
68
Date
Mar 5, 1840

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 101 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others81 yes · 3 no · 44 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 consider the orders of the day instead of…: House Vote, Mar 5, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-185/to-consider-the-orders-of-the-day-instead-of (accessed 2026-10-17).