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House roll call 546 · 26th Congress · Jul 9, 1840

To amend s.j.r. 16, (app. 7-20-40), a bill authorizing the President to accept presents from the imaum of muscat and the emperor of morocco, to sell said presen

On Jul 9, 1840, the House voted 68–89 (SJR 16). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–55, Others 38–34. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
68
No
89
Did not vote
98
Date
Jul 9, 1840

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 55 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others38 yes · 34 no · 56 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 amend s.j.r. 16, (app. 7-20-40), a bill…: House Vote, Jul 9, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-546/to-amend-s-j-r-16-app-7-20 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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