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House roll call 162 · 26th Congress · Feb 28, 1840

To table resolution and amendments regarding the printing of information on the n.j. Contested elections. (p. 227-1)

On Feb 28, 1840, the House voted 87–101. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–99, Others 86–2. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
101
Did not vote
67
Date
Feb 28, 1840

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 99 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others86 yes · 2 no · 40 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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