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House roll call 545 · 26th Congress · Jul 8, 1840

To reconsider vote by which H.R. 6 was passed.

On Jul 8, 1840, the House voted 58–125 (HR 6). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–52, Others 11–73. 47 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
58
No
125
Did not vote
72
Date
Jul 8, 1840

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 52 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 73 no · 44 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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