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House roll call 267 · 26th Congress · Mar 31, 1840

To consider the business on the speaker's table.

On Mar 31, 1840, the House voted 82–71. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–63, Others 59–8. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
82
No
71
Did not vote
102
Date
Mar 31, 1840

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 63 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others59 yes · 8 no · 61 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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