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House roll call 65 · 26th Congress · Jan 9, 1840

To adjourn, motion made during debate on the n.j. Contested elections. (p. 110-2)

On Jan 9, 1840, the House voted 58–78. Result: failed. By party: Others 50–26, Democrats 8–52. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
58
No
78
Did not vote
119
Date
Jan 9, 1840

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 52 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others50 yes · 26 no · 52 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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