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House roll call 452 · 26th Congress · Jun 9, 1840

To adopt the amendment to s.j.r. 16, (app. 7-20-40), a bill authorizing the President to accept presents from the imaum of muscat, that said presents be sold an

On Jun 9, 1840, the House voted 97–64 (SJR 16). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–59, Others 63–5. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
64
Did not vote
94
Date
Jun 9, 1840

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 59 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others63 yes · 5 no · 60 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 adopt the amendment to s.j.r. 16, (app…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-452/to-adopt-the-amendment-to-s-j-r-16 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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