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House roll call 83 · 26th Congress · Jan 20, 1840

To adjourn, motion made during debate on a resolution to table any petition to abolish slavery.

On Jan 20, 1840, the House voted 55–52. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–46, Others 46–6. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
55
No
52
Did not vote
148
Date
Jan 20, 1840

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 46 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Others46 yes · 6 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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