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House roll call 142 · 26th Congress · Feb 24, 1840

To adopt a resolution that the committee on elections send for persons and papers referring to the contested elections from the sixth congressional district of

On Feb 24, 1840, the House voted 113–56. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 96–2, Others 17–54. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
56
Did not vote
86
Date
Feb 24, 1840

By party

  • Democrats96 yes · 2 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 54 no · 57 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 adopt a resolution that the committee on…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-142/to-adopt-a-resolution-that-the-committee-on-elections (accessed 2026-10-17).

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