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House roll call 234 · 26th Congress · Mar 23, 1840

To adopt a resolution that a committee of three be appointed to investigate charges of h. Garland, clerk, against members of the house, regarding violation of d

On Mar 23, 1840, the House voted 159–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–0, Others 71–0.

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

Yes
159
No
0
Did not vote
96
Date
Mar 23, 1840

By party

  • Democrats88 yes · 0 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others71 yes · 0 no · 57 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt a resolution that a committee of…: House Vote, Mar 23, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-234/to-adopt-a-resolution-that-a-committee-of-three (accessed 2026-10-17).

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