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House roll call 243 · 26th Congress · Mar 24, 1840

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H.R. 18. (p. 286-2)

On Mar 24, 1840, the House voted 23–92. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–85, Others 23–7.

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

Yes
23
No
92
Did not vote
140
Date
Mar 24, 1840

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 85 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others23 yes · 7 no · 98 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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