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House roll call 587 · 26th Congress · Jul 16, 1840

To excuse MR. H. Everett from voting on the resolution entitling the seating members from n.j. To their seats.

On Jul 16, 1840, the House voted 69–101. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–95, Others 68–6. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
69
No
101
Did not vote
85
Date
Jul 16, 1840

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 95 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others68 yes · 6 no · 54 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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