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House roll call 577 · 26th Congress · Jul 16, 1840

To suspend the rules, and submit 2 reports from the committee of elections.

On Jul 16, 1840, the House voted 114–64. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–0, Others 14–64.

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

Yes
114
No
64
Did not vote
77
Date
Jul 16, 1840

By party

  • Democrats100 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 64 no · 50 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 2 reports…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-577/to-suspend-the-rules-and-submit-2-reports-from (accessed 2026-10-14).

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