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On Jun 5, 1840, the House voted 78–85. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–82, Others 74–3. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 78
No: 85
Did not vote: 92
Date: Jun 5, 1840

By party

Democrats4 yes · 82 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others74 yes · 3 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
William Montgomery D-NC voted yes
Enos Hook D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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