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House roll call 290 · 26th Congress · Apr 17, 1840

To suspend the rules and consider a memorial by the clerk requesting an investigation into his official conduct. (p. 336-2)

On Apr 17, 1840, the House voted 131–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 89–0, Others 42–14.

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

Yes
131
No
14
Did not vote
110
Date
Apr 17, 1840

By party

  • Democrats89 yes · 0 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others42 yes · 14 no · 72 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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