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House roll call 296 · 26th Congress · Apr 21, 1840

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H.R. 8. (p. 344-3)

On Apr 21, 1840, the House voted 50–80. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–79, Others 44–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
50
No
80
Did not vote
125
Date
Apr 21, 1840

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 79 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others44 yes · 1 no · 83 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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