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House roll call 527 · 26th Congress · Jul 2, 1840

To suspend the rules and introduce a new bill, H.R. 465, extending the charter of the banks for 2 years, for the sole purpose of winding up their affairs and re

On Jul 2, 1840, the House voted 153–18 (HR 465). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 87–11, Others 66–7. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
153
No
18
Did not vote
84
Date
Jul 2, 1840

By party

  • Democrats87 yes · 11 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others66 yes · 7 no · 55 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 suspend the rules and introduce a new…: House Vote, Jul 2, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-527/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-new-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).