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House roll call 630 · 26th Congress · Dec 10, 1840

To reconsider the vote on resolution that the President's message be referred to the committee of the whole, and that 15,000 copies with accompanying documents,

On Dec 10, 1840, the House voted 89–90. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–87, Others 79–3. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
90
Did not vote
76
Date
Dec 10, 1840

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 87 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others79 yes · 3 no · 46 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 reconsider the vote on resolution that…: House Vote, Dec 10, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-630/to-reconsider-the-vote-on-resolution-that-the-presidents (accessed 2026-10-17).