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House roll call 373 · 26th Congress · May 19, 1840

To suspend the rules of the house to resolve into the committee of the whole until the first bill taken up "in committee" shall be disposed of.

On May 19, 1840, the House voted 116–86. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 109–0, Others 7–86.

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

Yes
116
No
86
Did not vote
53
Date
May 19, 1840

By party

  • Democrats109 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 86 no · 35 didn’t vote

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 suspend the rules of the house to resolve…: House Vote, May 19…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-373/to-suspend-the-rules-of-the-house-to-resolve (accessed 2026-10-17).