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House roll call 716 · 26th Congress · Feb 20, 1841

To suspend the rules and resolve the house into the comm. Of the whole to consider private bills. (p. 198-2)

On Feb 20, 1841, the House voted 80–67. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–55, Others 60–12. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
67
Did not vote
108
Date
Feb 20, 1841

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 55 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others60 yes · 12 no · 56 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 suspend the rules and resolve the house…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-716/to-suspend-the-rules-and-resolve-the-house-into (accessed 2026-10-17).