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House roll call 131 · 26th Congress · Feb 18, 1840

To suspend the rules to submit a resolution allowing the presentation of petitions until march 1, 1840.

On Feb 18, 1840, the House voted 90–66. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–53, Others 56–13. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
90
No
66
Did not vote
99
Date
Feb 18, 1840

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 53 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others56 yes · 13 no · 59 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 to submit a resolution…: House Vote, Feb 18, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-131/to-suspend-the-rules-to-submit-a-resolution-allowing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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