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House roll call 186 · 26th Congress · Mar 5, 1840

To discharge the committee on indian affairs from the consideration of certain claim cases against the ottowa indians, and refer said claim cases to committee o

On Mar 5, 1840, the House voted 76–56. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–45, Others 46–11. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
76
No
56
Did not vote
123
Date
Mar 5, 1840

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 45 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others46 yes · 11 no · 71 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 discharge the committee on indian affairs…: House Vote, Mar 5, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-186/to-discharge-the-committee-on-indian-affairs-from-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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