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House roll call 651 · 26th Congress · Dec 31, 1840

To reconsider the vote to adopt H.R. 539, a bill appropriat-ing about $151,000 out of unexpended money in the treasury for the payment of pensions and half pay

On Dec 31, 1840, the House voted 69–108 (HR 539). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–88, Others 65–20. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
69
No
108
Did not vote
78
Date
Dec 31, 1840

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 88 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others65 yes · 20 no · 43 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 to adopt H.R. 539, a…: House Vote, Dec 31, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-651/to-reconsider-the-vote-to-adopt-h-r-539 (accessed 2026-10-17).