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House roll call 295 · 26th Congress · Apr 21, 1840

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H.R.8. (p. 344-1, 169-2)

On Apr 21, 1840, the House voted 55–86. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–71, Others 41–15. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
55
No
86
Did not vote
114
Date
Apr 21, 1840

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 71 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others41 yes · 15 no · 72 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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