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House roll call 229 · 26th Congress · Mar 21, 1840

To order an engrossment and third reading of H.R. 44, a bill to adjust the claim of thomas fillebrown, a government clerk, for more salary. (p. 281-1)

On Mar 21, 1840, the House voted 80–62 (HR 44). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–55, Others 58–7. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
62
Did not vote
113
Date
Mar 21, 1840

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 55 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others58 yes · 7 no · 63 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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