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House roll call 259 · 26th Congress · Mar 27, 1840

To pass H.R. 18. (p. 294-1)

On Mar 27, 1840, the House voted 110–66 (HR 18). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–0, Others 5–66.

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

Yes
110
No
66
Did not vote
79
Date
Mar 27, 1840

By party

  • Democrats105 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 66 no · 57 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 pass H.R. 18. (p. 294-1): House Vote, Mar 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-259/to-pass-h-r-18-p-294-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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