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House roll call 268 · 26th Congress · Apr 3, 1840

To adopt a resolution that certain papers, and the committee of elections journal on the n.j. Contested elections, comprising its proceedings up to march 5, be

On Apr 3, 1840, the House voted 148–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–0, Others 63–3.

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

Yes
148
No
3
Did not vote
104
Date
Apr 3, 1840

By party

  • Democrats85 yes · 0 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others63 yes · 3 no · 62 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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