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House roll call 358 · 26th Congress · May 15, 1840

To adjourn, motion made during consideration of H.R. 55, a bill for the relief of andrew law.

On May 15, 1840, the House voted 43–69. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–30, Others 17–39. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
43
No
69
Did not vote
143
Date
May 15, 1840

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 30 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 39 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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