To amend S. 299, said amendment not to allow banks in the district to make any dividends during the time banks refuse to pay all liabilities in specie on demand

On Jul 2, 1840, the House voted 145–25 (S 299). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–4, Others 51–21. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 145
No: 25
Did not vote: 85
Date: Jul 2, 1840

By party

Democrats94 yes · 4 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others51 yes · 21 no · 56 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Orlando Butler D-KY voted no
James Carroll D-MD voted no
Edward Rogers D-NY voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes 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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