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House roll call 638 · 26th Congress · Dec 17, 1840

To adopt a resolution that the clerk pay to the defeated claimants to seats from n.j. The same compensation per diem and mileage allowed to members of Congress

On Dec 17, 1840, the House voted 118–66. Result: passed. By party: Others 101–3, Democrats 17–63. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
118
No
66
Did not vote
71
Date
Dec 17, 1840

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 63 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Others101 yes · 3 no · 24 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 adopt a resolution that the clerk pay to…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-638/to-adopt-a-resolution-that-the-clerk-pay-to (accessed 2026-10-17).