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House roll call 169 · 26th Congress · Feb 29, 1840

To suspend the rules to submit a motion to consider S. 179, (5-stat 369 app. 3-4-40), a bill entitled: "an act to continue the office of commissioner of pensio

On Feb 29, 1840, the House voted 131–31. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 93–0, Others 38–31.

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

Yes
131
No
31
Did not vote
93
Date
Feb 29, 1840

By party

  • Democrats93 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others38 yes · 31 no · 59 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 suspend the rules to submit a motion to…: House Vote, Feb 29, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-169/to-suspend-the-rules-to-submit-a-motion-to (accessed 2026-10-16).

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