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House roll call 475 · 26th Congress · Jun 17, 1840

To suspend the rules and introduce a res. That the names of all members of Congress absent without leave, on any call of the house, or vote by yeas and nays, be

On Jun 17, 1840, the House voted 106–76. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 83–18, Others 23–58. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
76
Did not vote
73
Date
Jun 17, 1840

By party

  • Democrats83 yes · 18 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others23 yes · 58 no · 47 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 introduce a res…: House Vote, Jun 17, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-475/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-res-that (accessed 2026-10-17).