To amend H.R. 6 (app. July 2, 1840), a bill making appropriations for the naval service for 1840, by appropriating $95,000 for a dry dock at pensacola.

On Jul 11, 1840, the Senate voted 25–14 (HR 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–7, Others 5–7. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 25
No: 14
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jul 11, 1840

By party

Democrats20 yes · 7 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 7 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Richard Montgomery Young D-IL voted no
John Ruggles D-ME voted no
Reuel Williams D-ME voted no
Henry Hubbard D-NH voted no
Silas Wright Jr. D-NY voted no
Benjamin Tappan D-OH voted no
Felix Grundy D-TN voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 6 (app. July 2, 1840), a bill…: Senate Vote, Jul 11…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-S-200/to-amend-h-r-6-app-july-2-1840 (accessed 2026-10-17).