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House roll call 495 · 26th Congress · Jun 29, 1840

To suspend the rules and submit a resolution that Congress end the present session on july 5, 1840.

On Jun 29, 1840, the House voted 83–87. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–68, Others 55–19. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
87
Did not vote
85
Date
Jun 29, 1840

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 68 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others55 yes · 19 no · 54 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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