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House roll call 84 · 26th Congress · Jan 21, 1840

To sustain the decision of the chair that an amendment can not be introduced which is in substance the same as one that has been tabled.

On Jan 21, 1840, the House voted 121–64. Result: passed. By party: Others 95–0, Democrats 26–64. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
121
No
64
Did not vote
70
Date
Jan 21, 1840

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 64 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others95 yes · 0 no · 33 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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