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House roll call 98 · 26th Congress · Jan 28, 1840

To redonsider the vote to adopt the resolution proposing that the printing of the house be done at least expense to the government. (p. 151-2)

On Jan 28, 1840, the House voted 110–107. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–2, Others 2–105. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
110
No
107
Did not vote
38
Date
Jan 28, 1840

By party

  • Democrats108 yes · 2 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 105 no · 21 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 redonsider the vote to adopt the…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-98/to-redonsider-the-vote-to-adopt-the-resolution-proposing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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