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House roll call 264 · 26th Congress · Mar 30, 1840

To sustain the chair's decision that a petion by c. Morgan is out of order as it came under the house rule adopted on jan. 28. Last, relating to non-reception o

On Mar 30, 1840, the House voted 93–33. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 73–2, Others 20–31. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
93
No
33
Did not vote
129
Date
Mar 30, 1840

By party

  • Democrats73 yes · 2 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others20 yes · 31 no · 77 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 sustain the chair's decision that a…: House Vote, Mar 30, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-264/to-sustain-the-chairs-decision-that-a-petion-by (accessed 2026-10-17).