To concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6, said amendment to eliminate from second section the words." "a violation of existing contracts," and insert, "impa

On Jul 18, 1840, the House voted 91–51 (HR 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–1, Others 7–50. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 91
No: 51
Did not vote: 113
Date: Jul 18, 1840

By party

Democrats84 yes · 1 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 50 no · 71 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Cincinnatus Hand D-NY 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 the Senate amendment to H.R. 6…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-606/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).