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House roll call 350 · 26th Congress · May 15, 1840

To suspend the rules to proceed to the business in the committee of the whole. (p. 400-1)

On May 15, 1840, the House voted 117–83. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 107–0, Others 10–83.

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

Yes
117
No
83
Did not vote
55
Date
May 15, 1840

By party

  • Democrats107 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 83 no · 35 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules to proceed to the…: House Vote, May 15, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-350/to-suspend-the-rules-to-proceed-to-the-business (accessed 2026-10-17).

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