To pass H.R. 607. (p. 176-2)

On Feb 15, 1841, the House voted 136–44 (HR 607). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–14, Others 48–30. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 136
No: 44
Did not vote: 75
Date: Feb 15, 1841

By party

Democrats88 yes · 14 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others48 yes · 30 no · 50 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Tolley Hood Worthington D-MD voted no
Jesse Atherton Bynum D-NC voted no
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted no
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
Micajah Thomas Hawkins D-NC voted no
William Montgomery D-NC voted no
John Hill D-NC voted no
Henry William Connor D-NC voted no
George May Keim D-PA voted no
Charles Mcclure D-PA voted no
Samuel Wells Morris D-PA voted no
John King Griffin D-SC voted no
John Winston Jones D-VA voted no
Joseph Johnson 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 pass H.R. 607. (p. 176-2): House Vote, Feb 15, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-710/to-pass-h-r-607-p-176-2 (accessed 2026-10-16).