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House roll call 218 · 26th Congress · Mar 14, 1840

To suspend the rules to enable MR. Rivers to issue a statement regarding alleged injustice done to him by another representative. (p. 268-2)

On Mar 14, 1840, the House voted 132–37. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 93–0, Others 39–37.

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

Yes
132
No
37
Did not vote
86
Date
Mar 14, 1840

By party

  • Democrats93 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others39 yes · 37 no · 52 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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