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House roll call 394 · 26th Congress · May 25, 1840

To instruct the committee of ways and means to report on the continuation of the cumberland road in ohio, ind., and ill.

On May 25, 1840, the House voted 87–90. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–56, Others 48–34. 39 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
90
Did not vote
78
Date
May 25, 1840

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 56 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others48 yes · 34 no · 46 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 instruct the committee of ways and means…: House Vote, May 25, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-394/to-instruct-the-committee-of-ways-and-means-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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