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House roll call 328 · 26th Congress · May 7, 1840

To concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 8, said amendment eliminating an appropriation of $45,000 for the publication of the documentary history of the americ

On May 7, 1840, the House voted 73–48 (HR 8). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 67–0, Others 6–48.

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

Yes
73
No
48
Did not vote
134
Date
May 7, 1840

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 0 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 48 no · 74 didn’t vote

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 concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 8…: House Vote, May 7, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-328/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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