To concur in fifth branch of amendment to S. 299, said text providing that the bank's notes be redeemable by specie or on failure thereof, the bank's charter SH

On Jul 2, 1840, the House voted 100–72 (S 299). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 96–3, Others 4–69. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 100
No: 72
Did not vote: 83
Date: Jul 2, 1840

By party

Democrats96 yes · 3 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 69 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
William Raworth Cooper D-NJ 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in fifth branch of amendment to S…: House Vote, Jul 2, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-522/to-concur-in-fifth-branch-of-amendment-to-s (accessed 2026-10-17).