To pass H.R. 448, a bill to establish a uniform rate of mileage.

On Jun 11, 1840, the House voted 148–14 (HR 448). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 83–7, Others 65–7. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 148
No: 14
Did not vote: 93
Date: Jun 11, 1840

By party

Democrats83 yes · 7 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others65 yes · 7 no · 56 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Hubbard D-AL voted no
Edward Cross D-AR voted no
Thomas Davee D-ME voted no
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted no
Andrew Wheeler Doig D-NY voted no
Isaac Parrish D-OH voted no
David Petrikin D-PA 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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