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House roll call 68 · 26th Congress · Jan 13, 1840

To refer all matters concerning the new jersey contested elections to the committee of elections with instructions to determine who is entitled to seats and to

On Jan 13, 1840, the House voted 181–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 106–0, Others 75–16.

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

Yes
181
No
16
Did not vote
58
Date
Jan 13, 1840

By party

  • Democrats106 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others75 yes · 16 no · 37 didn’t vote

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 refer all matters concerning the new…: House Vote, Jan 13, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-68/to-refer-all-matters-concerning-the-new-jersey-contested (accessed 2026-10-17).