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House roll call 148 · 26th Congress · Feb 25, 1840

To proceed to the business on the speaker's table and the orders of the day. (p. 224-1)

On Feb 25, 1840, the House voted 91–110. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–108, Others 90–2. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
91
No
110
Did not vote
54
Date
Feb 25, 1840

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 108 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others90 yes · 2 no · 36 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 to the business on the speaker's…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-148/to-proceed-to-the-business-on-the-speakers-table (accessed 2026-10-17).

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