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House roll call 543 · 26th Congress · Jul 7, 1840

To concur in amendment to H.R. 6, said amendment to appropriate $60,000 for steam vessel of war.

On Jul 7, 1840, the House voted 78–71 (HR 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–57, Others 52–14. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
71
Did not vote
106
Date
Jul 7, 1840

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 57 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others52 yes · 14 no · 62 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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