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House roll call 221 · 26th Congress · Mar 16, 1840

To adjourn.

On Mar 16, 1840, the House voted 34–78. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–36, Others 14–42. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
34
No
78
Did not vote
143
Date
Mar 16, 1840

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 36 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 42 no · 72 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.