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House roll call 274 · 26th Congress · Apr 4, 1840

To adopt a resolution that H.R. 8, a bill making appropriat-ions for the civil and diplomatic expenses, be the special order for wed. Next and to continue such

On Apr 4, 1840, the House voted 107–53 (HR 8). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–0, Others 19–53.

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

Yes
107
No
53
Did not vote
95
Date
Apr 4, 1840

By party

  • Democrats88 yes · 0 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 53 no · 56 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt a resolution that H.R. 8, a bill…: House Vote, Apr 4, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-274/to-adopt-a-resolution-that-h-r-8-a (accessed 2026-10-17).