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House roll call 189 · 26th Congress · Mar 5, 1840

To adjourn, motion made during debate on amending a resolut-ion that the committee on public accounts and expenditures inquire into the legality and propriety o

On Mar 5, 1840, the House voted 68–102. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–93, Others 64–9. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
68
No
102
Did not vote
85
Date
Mar 5, 1840

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 93 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others64 yes · 9 no · 55 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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