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House roll call 197 · 26th Congress · Mar 7, 1840

To sustain the speaker's decision in that the house, having received and referred the depositions regarding the election, south amboy, n.j., the motion to recon

On Mar 7, 1840, the House voted 88–86. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–85, Others 82–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
88
No
86
Did not vote
81
Date
Mar 7, 1840

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 85 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others82 yes · 1 no · 45 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 sustain the speaker's decision in that…: House Vote, Mar 7, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-197/to-sustain-the-speakers-decision-in-that-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).