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House roll call 357 · 26th Congress · May 15, 1840

To resolve the house into the committee of the whole.

On May 15, 1840, the House voted 124–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 72–0, Others 52–0.

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

Yes
124
No
0
Did not vote
131
Date
May 15, 1840

By party

  • Democrats72 yes · 0 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Others52 yes · 0 no · 76 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To resolve the house into the committee of…: House Vote, May 15, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-357/to-resolve-the-house-into-the-committee-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).