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House roll call 307 · 26th Congress · Apr 27, 1840

To reconsider the vote to compel the attendance of members, motion made during debate on H.R. 8. (p. 361-1)

On Apr 27, 1840, the House voted 45–50. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–48, Others 21–2. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
45
No
50
Did not vote
160
Date
Apr 27, 1840

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 48 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Others21 yes · 2 no · 105 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 reconsider the vote to compel the…: House Vote, Apr 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-307/to-reconsider-the-vote-to-compel-the-attendance-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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