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House roll call 144 · 26th Congress · Feb 24, 1840

To suspend the rules to submit a resolution that the time for the presentation of petitions be continued until feb. 29, 1840. (p. 222-2)

On Feb 24, 1840, the House voted 104–62. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–50, Others 68–12. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
62
Did not vote
89
Date
Feb 24, 1840

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 50 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others68 yes · 12 no · 48 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 24, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-144/to-suspend-the-rules-to-submit-a-resolution-that (accessed 2026-10-16).

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