To sustain the chair's decision that the sitting members from n.j., had the right to vote on the question of when to receive the reports of the committee of ele

On Jul 16, 1840, the House voted 124–39. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–2, Others 24–37. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 124
No: 39
Did not vote: 92
Date: Jul 16, 1840

By party

Democrats100 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others24 yes · 37 no · 67 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Hubbard D-AL voted no
William Montgomery D-NC voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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