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House roll call 714 · 26th Congress · Feb 19, 1841

To suspend the rules and resolve the house into comm. Of the whole to consider H.R. 611, a bill extending for 5 years the act approved 1838, granting half pay t

On Feb 19, 1841, the House voted 106–42 (HR 611). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–30, Others 56–12. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
42
Did not vote
107
Date
Feb 19, 1841

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 30 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Others56 yes · 12 no · 60 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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