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House roll call 369 · 26th Congress · May 18, 1840

To order a call of the house, motion made during consideration,of a petition of citizens of n.j. Requesting that the proceeds from the sales of public lands be

On May 18, 1840, the House voted 37–108. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–58, Others 11–50. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
37
No
108
Did not vote
110
Date
May 18, 1840

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 58 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 50 no · 67 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 order a call of the house, motion made…: House Vote, May 18, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-369/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).

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