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House roll call 205 · 26th Congress · Mar 9, 1840

To suspend the rules to enable the committee of elections to make a further report in relation to the n.j. Election. (p. 251-3)

On Mar 9, 1840, the House voted 95–77. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 92–0, Others 3–77.

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

Yes
95
No
77
Did not vote
83
Date
Mar 9, 1840

By party

  • Democrats92 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 77 no · 48 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 enable the committee…: House Vote, Mar 9, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-205/to-suspend-the-rules-to-enable-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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