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House roll call 245 · 26th Congress · Mar 24, 1840

To dispense with all further proceedings under the call of the house, motion made during debate on H.R. 18. (p. 286-3)

On Mar 24, 1840, the House voted 27–90. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–84, Others 26–6. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
27
No
90
Did not vote
138
Date
Mar 24, 1840

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 84 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others26 yes · 6 no · 96 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 dispense with all further proceedings…: House Vote, Mar 24, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-245/to-dispense-with-all-further-proceedings-under-the-call (accessed 2026-10-17).