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House roll call 421 · 26th Congress · Jun 1, 1840

To suspend the rules and house resolve into committee of the whole to consider H.R. 9, a bill authorizing the President to raise 1,600 men to serve against the

On Jun 1, 1840, the House voted 110–96. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–93, Others 90–3. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
110
No
96
Did not vote
49
Date
Jun 1, 1840

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 93 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others90 yes · 3 no · 35 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 suspend the rules and house resolve into…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-421/to-suspend-the-rules-and-house-resolve-into-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).