To table the bill, S. 395, to provide for the ascertainment of the wishes of the people of the district of columbia without the corporate limits limits of the c

On Jul 17, 1840, the Senate voted 25–13 (S 395). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–8, Others 6–5. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 25
No: 13
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jul 17, 1840

By party

Democrats19 yes · 8 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 5 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Clement Comer Clay D-AL voted no
Perry Smith D-CT voted no
John McCracken Robinson D-IL voted no
John Norvell D-MI voted no
Robert John Walker D-MS voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted no
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC 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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