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House roll call 273 · 26th Congress · Apr 4, 1840

To suspend the rules to introduce a resolution that the house will, on wed. Next at 1 p.m., resolve itself into a committee of the whole to consider H.R. 8, a b

On Apr 4, 1840, the House voted 92–31 (HR 8). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 72–0, Others 20–31.

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

Yes
92
No
31
Did not vote
132
Date
Apr 4, 1840

By party

  • Democrats72 yes · 0 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Others20 yes · 31 no · 77 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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