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House roll call 590 · 26th Congress · Jul 17, 1840

To table motion to suspend the rules and submit a resol. To enter certain information in the journal.

On Jul 17, 1840, the House voted 99–30. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 76–1, Others 23–29. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
30
Did not vote
126
Date
Jul 17, 1840

By party

  • Democrats76 yes · 1 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others23 yes · 29 no · 76 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table motion to suspend the rules and…: House Vote, Jul 17, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-590/to-table-motion-to-suspend-the-rules-and-submit (accessed 2026-10-15).

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