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House roll call 621 · 26th Congress · Jul 21, 1840

To suspend the rules and introduce a resol. That the clerk pay the claimants to seats from n.j. The same compensation for mileage allowed to present members, TH

On Jul 21, 1840, the House voted 93–58. Result: passed. By party: Others 71–6, Democrats 22–52. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
93
No
58
Did not vote
104
Date
Jul 21, 1840

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 52 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Others71 yes · 6 no · 51 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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