To concur in amendment to H.R. 5, the army appropraition bill, (app.7-20-40), a bill making appropriations for the army for 1840, said amendment to appropriate

On Jul 15, 1840, the House voted 123–20 (HR 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 86–1, Others 37–19. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 123
No: 20
Did not vote: 112
Date: Jul 15, 1840

By party

Democrats86 yes · 1 no · 40 didn’t vote
Others37 yes · 19 no · 72 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Walter Coles D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in amendment to H.R. 5, the army…: House Vote, Jul 15, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-572/to-concur-in-amendment-to-h-r-5-the (accessed 2026-10-17).