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House roll call 461 · 26th Congress · Jun 12, 1840

To suspend the rules and resolve the house into the comm. Of the whole to consider S. 127. (p. 460-3)

On Jun 12, 1840, the House voted 112–71. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–0, Others 4–71.

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

Yes
112
No
71
Did not vote
72
Date
Jun 12, 1840

By party

  • Democrats108 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 71 no · 53 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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