To concur in an amendment to H.R. 4, (app. 7-20-40), a bill making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the indian department, and fulfilli

On Jul 18, 1840, the House voted 78–67 (HR 4). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 72–9, Others 6–58. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 78
No: 67
Did not vote: 110
Date: Jul 18, 1840

By party

Democrats72 yes · 9 no · 46 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 58 no · 64 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
John Carr D-IN voted no
Jesse Atherton Bynum D-NC voted no
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted no
John Hill D-NC voted no
Jonathan Taylor D-OH voted no
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted no
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 an amendment to H.R. 4, (app…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-599/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-h-r-4 (accessed 2026-10-17).