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House roll call 140 · 26th Congress · Feb 24, 1840

To order the main question on a resolution authorizing the committee on elections to send for persons and papers regarding contested elections from the third co

On Feb 24, 1840, the House voted 124–74. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–0, Others 19–74.

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

Yes
124
No
74
Did not vote
57
Date
Feb 24, 1840

By party

  • Democrats105 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 74 no · 35 didn’t vote

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 order the main question on a resolution…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-140/to-order-the-main-question-on-a-resolution-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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