To suspend the rules and move a res. That the SEC. Of war communicate to the house what he considers necessary to be constructed in order to place the northern

On Apr 6, 1840, the House voted 74–48. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–7, Others 9–41. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 74
No: 48
Did not vote: 133
Date: Apr 6, 1840

By party

Democrats65 yes · 7 no · 55 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 41 no · 78 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Reynolds D-IL voted no
Albert Smith D-ME voted no
Charles Fisher D-NC voted no
Alexander Duncan D-OH voted no
John King Griffin D-SC voted no
Joel Holleman D-VA voted no
Linn Banks D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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