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House roll call 220 · 26th Congress · Mar 16, 1840

To refer the memorial from ohio, ind., and ill., regarding completion of the cumberland road to the committee of ways and means to consider an appropriation for

On Mar 16, 1840, the House voted 88–109. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 48–60, Others 40–49. 48 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
88
No
109
Did not vote
58
Date
Mar 16, 1840

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 60 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others40 yes · 49 no · 39 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 the memorial from ohio, ind., and…: House Vote, Mar 16, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-220/to-refer-the-memorial-from-ohio-ind-and-ill (accessed 2026-10-17).