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House roll call 639 · 26th Congress · Dec 17, 1840

To grant the use of the hall of the h.of r. To the national institute of the city of wash., on jan. 4, 1840, for promotion of "arts and science." (p. 37-3)

On Dec 17, 1840, the House voted 89–83. Result: passed. By party: Others 65–26, Democrats 24–57. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
83
Did not vote
83
Date
Dec 17, 1840

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 57 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others65 yes · 26 no · 37 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 grant the use of the hall of the h.of r…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-639/to-grant-the-use-of-the-hall-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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