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House roll call 272 · 26th Congress · Apr 3, 1840

To pass H.R. 61, (7-20-40), a bill for the relief of john bowmon and enoch noyes. (p. 303-2)

On Apr 3, 1840, the House voted 89–43 (HR 61). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–40, Others 58–3. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
43
Did not vote
123
Date
Apr 3, 1840

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 40 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others58 yes · 3 no · 67 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 pass H.R. 61, (7-20-40), a bill for the…: House Vote, Apr 3, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-272/to-pass-h-r-61-7-20-40-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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