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House roll call 88 · 26th Congress · Jan 27, 1840

To amend a resolution authorizing the clerk to have printed reported bills, said amendment directing the clerk to do such printing at the least expense to the g

On Jan 27, 1840, the House voted 107–66. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–66, Others 86–0. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
107
No
66
Did not vote
82
Date
Jan 27, 1840

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 66 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others86 yes · 0 no · 42 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 amend a resolution authorizing the clerk…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-88/to-amend-a-resolution-authorizing-the-clerk-to-have (accessed 2026-10-17).