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House roll call 253 · 26th Congress · Mar 24, 1840

To dispense with further proceedings under the call of the house, motion made during debate on H.R. 18. (p. 288-2)

On Mar 24, 1840, the House voted 49–67. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–64, Others 36–3. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
49
No
67
Did not vote
139
Date
Mar 24, 1840

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 64 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others36 yes · 3 no · 89 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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Capitol Receipts, “To dispense with further proceedings under…: House Vote, Mar 24, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-253/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-under-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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