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House roll call 257 · 26th Congress · Mar 27, 1840

To order engrossment and third reading of H.R. 18. (p. 293-3)

On Mar 27, 1840, the House voted 115–76 (HR 18). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 110–0, Others 5–76.

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

Yes
115
No
76
Did not vote
64
Date
Mar 27, 1840

By party

  • Democrats110 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 76 no · 47 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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