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House roll call 217 · 26th Congress · Mar 14, 1840

To suspend the rules and continue consideration of a resolution from the committee of elections that certain papers, and journal of said committee, relating to

On Mar 14, 1840, the House voted 88–76. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–3, Others 3–73. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
88
No
76
Did not vote
91
Date
Mar 14, 1840

By party

  • Democrats85 yes · 3 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 73 no · 52 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 suspend the rules and continue…: House Vote, Mar 14, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-217/to-suspend-the-rules-and-continue-consideration-of-a (accessed 2026-10-17).