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House roll call 417 · 26th Congress · May 30, 1840

To suspend the rules so that the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole.

On May 30, 1840, the House voted 103–80. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 99–1, Others 4–79. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
103
No
80
Did not vote
72
Date
May 30, 1840

By party

  • Democrats99 yes · 1 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 79 no · 45 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 so that the house…: House Vote, May 30, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-417/to-suspend-the-rules-so-that-the-house-resolve (accessed 2026-10-17).

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