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House roll call 453 · 26th Congress · Jun 9, 1840

To table 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 and proceeds deposi

On Jun 9, 1840, the House voted 55–111 (SJR 16). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–52, Others 13–59. 42 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
55
No
111
Did not vote
89
Date
Jun 9, 1840

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 52 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 59 no · 56 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 table s.j.r. 16, (app. 7-20-40), a bill…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-453/to-table-s-j-r-16-app-7-20 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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