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House roll call 112 · 26th Congress · Jan 31, 1840

To proceed with the election of committee to report on the subject of public printing.

On Jan 31, 1840, the House voted 54–143. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–47, Others 2–96. 47 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
54
No
143
Did not vote
58
Date
Jan 31, 1840

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 47 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 96 no · 30 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 proceed with the election of committee to…: House Vote, Jan 31…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-112/to-proceed-with-the-election-of-committee-to-report (accessed 2026-10-17).

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