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House roll call 325 · 26th Congress · May 2, 1840

To order the previous question, to consider the amendments to H.R. 8. (p. 374-3)

On May 2, 1840, the House voted 111–48 (HR 8). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–2, Others 20–46. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
48
Did not vote
96
Date
May 2, 1840

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 2 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others20 yes · 46 no · 62 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 order the previous question, to consider…: House Vote, May 2, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-325/to-order-the-previous-question-to-consider-the-amendments (accessed 2026-10-17).