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House roll call 532 · 26th Congress · Jul 3, 1840

To put the main question, on reading H.R. 465 for third time.

On Jul 3, 1840, the House voted 118–67 (HR 465). Result: passed. By party: Others 91–2, Democrats 27–65. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
118
No
67
Did not vote
70
Date
Jul 3, 1840

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 65 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others91 yes · 2 no · 35 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 put the main question, on reading H.R…: House Vote, Jul 3, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-532/to-put-the-main-question-on-reading-h-r (accessed 2026-10-16).

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