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House roll call 79 · 26th Congress · Jan 17, 1840

To sustain the decision of the chair that a motion to reconsider takes precedence over the expression of a representative's views.

On Jan 17, 1840, the House voted 123–71. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 82–18, Others 41–53. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
123
No
71
Did not vote
61
Date
Jan 17, 1840

By party

  • Democrats82 yes · 18 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others41 yes · 53 no · 34 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 sustain the decision of the chair that a…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-79/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-that-a (accessed 2026-10-17).