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House roll call 219 · 26th Congress · Mar 16, 1840

To refer a memorial from ohio, indiana, and ill., recommend-ing measures for the completion of the cumberland road to the committee of ways and means with instr

On Mar 16, 1840, the House voted 80–112. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–76, Others 49–36. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
112
Did not vote
63
Date
Mar 16, 1840

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 76 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others49 yes · 36 no · 43 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 refer a memorial from ohio, indiana, and…: House Vote, Mar 16, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-219/to-refer-a-memorial-from-ohio-indiana-and-ill (accessed 2026-10-17).