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House roll call 561 · 26th Congress · Jul 13, 1840

To suspend the rules and submit a resol. Proposing that the committee on the judiciary report to his house, who are legal witnesses in the LT. Hooe case, and WH

On Jul 13, 1840, the House voted 110–66. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–0, Others 16–66.

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

Yes
110
No
66
Did not vote
79
Date
Jul 13, 1840

By party

  • Democrats94 yes · 0 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others16 yes · 66 no · 46 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 and submit a resol…: House Vote, Jul 13, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-561/to-suspend-the-rules-and-submit-a-resol-proposing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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