To order engrossment and 3rd reading of the bill S. 90, to relinquish the revisionary interest of the U.S. To a certain reservation in the state of alabama.

On Apr 2, 1840, the Senate voted 22–11 (S 90). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–5, Others 3–6. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 11
Did not vote: 27
Date: Apr 2, 1840

By party

Democrats19 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Wilson Lumpkin D-GA voted no
John Ruggles D-ME voted no
Robert Strange D-NC voted no
Franklin Pierce D-NH 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order engrossment and 3rd reading of the…: Senate Vote, Apr 2, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-S-65/to-order-engrossment-and-3rd-reading-of-the-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).