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House roll call 657 · 26th Congress · Jan 7, 1841

To pass H.R. 536, as amended, said amendments limiting operation of bill to march 3, 1843, and charging support of said lunatics to the dist. Of columbia. (p.

On Jan 7, 1841, the House voted 110–59 (HR 539). Result: passed. By party: Others 81–6, Democrats 29–53. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
110
No
59
Did not vote
86
Date
Jan 7, 1841

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 53 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others81 yes · 6 no · 41 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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