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House roll call 331 · 26th Congress · May 12, 1840

To suspend the rules to print extra copies of the President's message relating to the surrender to the U.S. Of persons charged with piracy and murder on the u.s

On May 12, 1840, the House voted 87–67. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–52, Others 61–15. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
67
Did not vote
101
Date
May 12, 1840

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 52 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others61 yes · 15 no · 52 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 suspend the rules to print extra copies…: House Vote, May 12, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-331/to-suspend-the-rules-to-print-extra-copies-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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