A call of the house, motion made during debate on H.R. 8. (p. 369-2)

On Apr 30, 1840, the House voted 109–26. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 75–4, Others 34–22. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 109
No: 26
Did not vote: 120
Date: Apr 30, 1840

By party

Democrats75 yes · 4 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others34 yes · 22 no · 72 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Jameson D-MO voted no
James De La Montanya D-NY voted no
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted no
Robert Hanna Hammond D-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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