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House roll call 389 · 26th Congress · May 23, 1840

To table H.R. 80, a bill to refund a fine imposed on MR. M. Lyon, under the sedition law, to his legal heirs and legal representatives.

On May 23, 1840, the House voted 15–130 (HR 80). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–85, Others 15–45.

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

Yes
15
No
130
Did not vote
110
Date
May 23, 1840

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 85 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 45 no · 68 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 table H.R. 80, a bill to refund a fine…: House Vote, May 23, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-389/to-table-h-r-80-a-bill-to-refund (accessed 2026-10-17).