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House roll call 249 · 26th Congress · Mar 24, 1840

To suspend the call of the house and to open the house doors, motion made during debate on H.R. 18. (p. 287-3)

On Mar 24, 1840, the House voted 17–113. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–87, Others 15–26. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
17
No
113
Did not vote
125
Date
Mar 24, 1840

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 87 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 26 no · 87 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 suspend the call of the house and to open…: House Vote, Mar 24…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-249/to-suspend-the-call-of-the-house-and-to (accessed 2026-10-18).