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House roll call 283 · 26th Congress · Apr 13, 1840

To table a resolution of the massachusetts legislature protesting the imprisonment, fining, and sale into slavery of massachusetts citizens on their visits to s

On Apr 13, 1840, the House voted 102–45. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 73–2, Others 29–43. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
102
No
45
Did not vote
108
Date
Apr 13, 1840

By party

  • Democrats73 yes · 2 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 43 no · 56 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 table a resolution of the massachusetts…: House Vote, Apr 13, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-283/to-table-a-resolution-of-the-massachusetts-legislature-protesting (accessed 2026-10-17).