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House roll call 470 · 26th Congress · Jun 16, 1840

To order a second reading of pilot law bill, a bill repealing the law of 1837, regulating pilots.

On Jun 16, 1840, the House voted 93–89. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 90–10, Others 3–79. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
93
No
89
Did not vote
73
Date
Jun 16, 1840

By party

  • Democrats90 yes · 10 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 79 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To order a second reading of pilot law bill…: House Vote, Jun 16, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-470/to-order-a-second-reading-of-pilot-law-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).