To amend S. 299, said amendment to revoke charter of district banks for failure to redeem their notes in specie.

On Jul 2, 1840, the House voted 107–76 (S 299). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 99–3, Others 8–73. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 107
No: 76
Did not vote: 72
Date: Jul 2, 1840

By party

Democrats99 yes · 3 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 73 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Meredith Mallory D-NY voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
John King Griffin D-SC voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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