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House roll call 261 · 26th Congress · Mar 28, 1840

To adjourn.

On Mar 28, 1840, the House voted 45–70. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–28, Others 5–42. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
45
No
70
Did not vote
140
Date
Mar 28, 1840

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 28 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 42 no · 81 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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