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House roll call 353 · 26th Congress · May 15, 1840

To order engrossment and third reading of H.R. 53. (p. 400-2)

On May 15, 1840, the House voted 87–80 (HR 53). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–65, Others 66–15. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
80
Did not vote
88
Date
May 15, 1840

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 65 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others66 yes · 15 no · 47 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 engrossment and third reading of…: House Vote, May 15, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-353/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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