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House roll call 542 · 26th Congress · Jul 7, 1840

To concur in the amendment to H.R. 6, (app. 7-20-40), a bill making appropriations for the naval service for 1840, said amendment to appropriate $670,000 for im

On Jul 7, 1840, the House voted 106–46 (HR 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–31, Others 48–15. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
46
Did not vote
103
Date
Jul 7, 1840

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 31 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others48 yes · 15 no · 65 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 concur in the amendment to H.R. 6, (app…: House Vote, Jul 7, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-542/to-concur-in-the-amendment-to-h-r-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).