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House roll call 95 · 26th Congress · Jan 28, 1840

To order the previous question on an amendment to the addition of the rules proposing that petitions shall be received unless objection be made to its reception

On Jan 28, 1840, the House voted 147–61. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–1, Others 39–60. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
147
No
61
Did not vote
47
Date
Jan 28, 1840

By party

  • Democrats108 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others39 yes · 60 no · 29 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 order the previous question on an…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-95/to-order-the-previous-question-on-an-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-15).

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