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House roll call 294 · 26th Congress · Apr 20, 1840

To adopt a resolution relating to reception of petitions by clerk from house members. (p. 340-2)

On Apr 20, 1840, the House voted 90–84. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–58, Others 48–26. 42 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
90
No
84
Did not vote
81
Date
Apr 20, 1840

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 58 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others48 yes · 26 no · 54 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 adopt a resolution relating to reception…: House Vote, Apr 20, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-294/to-adopt-a-resolution-relating-to-reception-of-petitions (accessed 2026-10-17).