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House roll call 364 · 26th Congress · May 16, 1840

To order a call of the house and to then proceed to the consideration of H.R. 23, a bill for the relief of b. Adams, and co.

On May 16, 1840, the House voted 54–68. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–44, Others 34–24. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
54
No
68
Did not vote
133
Date
May 16, 1840

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 44 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Others34 yes · 24 no · 70 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 a call of the house and to then…: House Vote, May 16, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-364/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-and-to (accessed 2026-10-17).