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On Jul 6, 1840, the House voted 93–54 (HR 446). Result: passed. By party: Others 26–48, Democrats 67–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 93
No: 54
Did not vote: 108
Date: Jul 6, 1840

By party

Democrats67 yes · 6 no · 54 didn’t vote
Others26 yes · 48 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Albert Smith D-ME voted no
Isaac Edwin Crary D-MI voted no
John Jameson D-MO voted no
Thomas De Lage Sumter 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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