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House roll call 303 · 26th Congress · Apr 27, 1840

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H.R. 8. (p. 360-3)

On Apr 27, 1840, the House voted 32–89. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–83, Others 29–6. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
32
No
89
Did not vote
134
Date
Apr 27, 1840

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 83 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 6 no · 93 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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