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House roll call 631 · 26th Congress · Dec 14, 1840

To amend the journal by recording the affirmative votes of MR. J.w. Williams and MR. Winthrop on a vote to reconsider the vote on the res. Concerning the printi

On Dec 14, 1840, the House voted 201–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–2, Others 101–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
201
No
3
Did not vote
51
Date
Dec 14, 1840

By party

  • Democrats100 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others101 yes · 1 no · 26 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 amend the journal by recording the…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-631/to-amend-the-journal-by-recording-the-affirmative-votes (accessed 2026-10-17).