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House roll call 585 · 26th Congress · Jul 16, 1840

To order a call of the house, motion during consideration of the comm. Of elections recommendation that the sitting members from n.j. Be entitled to their seats

On Jul 16, 1840, the House voted 67–74. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–66, Others 48–8. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
67
No
74
Did not vote
114
Date
Jul 16, 1840

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 66 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others48 yes · 8 no · 72 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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