To table S. 369, a bill to provide for a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the U.S.

On Jul 7, 1840, the House voted 101–89 (S 369). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–18, Others 13–71. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 101
No: 89
Did not vote: 65
Date: Jul 7, 1840

By party

Democrats88 yes · 18 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 71 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
David Hubbard D-AL voted no
William Watson Wick D-IN voted no
William Orlando Butler D-KY voted no
Nathan Clifford D-ME voted no
Albert Smith D-ME voted no
Virgil Delphini Parris D-ME voted no
Hugh Johnston Anderson D-ME voted no
Thomas Davee D-ME voted no
Isaac Edwin Crary D-MI voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
Thomas Birdsall Jackson D-NY voted no
James De La Montanya D-NY voted no
Theron Rudd Strong D-NY voted no
Meredith Mallory D-NY voted no
David Douglas Wagener D-PA voted no
Isaac Leet D-PA 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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