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House roll call 479 · 26th Congress · Jun 20, 1840

To table a resolution that surveys of certain harbors in n.c. And the survey of the southern coast from tyler is. To hunting islands be lithographed and 2500 co

On Jun 20, 1840, the House voted 72–96. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 62–27, Others 10–69. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
72
No
96
Did not vote
87
Date
Jun 20, 1840

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 27 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 69 no · 49 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 a resolution that surveys of…: House Vote, Jun 20, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-479/to-table-a-resolution-that-surveys-of-certain-harbors (accessed 2026-10-17).

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