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House roll call 190 · 26th Congress · Mar 5, 1840

To adopt a resolution that the committee on public accounts and expenditures inquire into the legality and propriety of expenditures of public money by the dept

On Mar 5, 1840, the House voted 107–52. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–52, Others 70–0. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
107
No
52
Did not vote
96
Date
Mar 5, 1840

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 52 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others70 yes · 0 no · 58 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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