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House roll call 387 · 26th Congress · May 23, 1840

To postpone motion to reconsider vote by which house refused to commit S. 12 to the comm. Of the whole.

On May 23, 1840, the House voted 24–146 (S 12). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–76, Others 12–70. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
24
No
146
Did not vote
85
Date
May 23, 1840

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 76 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 70 no · 46 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 postpone motion to reconsider vote by…: House Vote, May 23, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-387/to-postpone-motion-to-reconsider-vote-by-which-house (accessed 2026-10-17).