To amend S. 299, said amendment to hold liable for double amount declared the pres. And directors of any banks declaring any dividends unlawfully and providing

On Jul 2, 1840, the House voted 96–77 (S 299). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 92–5, Others 4–72. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 96
No: 77
Did not vote: 82
Date: Jul 2, 1840

By party

Democrats92 yes · 5 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 72 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted no
James Carroll D-MD voted no
Charles Fisher D-NC voted no
Meredith Mallory D-NY voted no
John King Griffin D-SC 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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