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House roll call 636 · 26th Congress · Dec 15, 1840

To adopt a res. That the comm. On claims be authorized to employ a clerk at the rate of $4 for each day's service. (p. 24-2)

On Dec 15, 1840, the House voted 80–65. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–59, Others 61–6. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
65
Did not vote
110
Date
Dec 15, 1840

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 59 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others61 yes · 6 no · 61 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 adopt a res. That the comm. On claims be…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-636/to-adopt-a-res-that-the-comm-on-claims (accessed 2026-10-17).

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